Melbourne

Melbourne’s Resilience Journey

Melbourne is a vibrant and proudly multicultural city of 4.9 million residents, originating from over 180 different countries. A “city of cities,” Melbourne is made up of 32 local government councils spread over 10,000 square km around Port Phillip Bay, an area that comprises hundreds of diverse local neighbourhoods, each with its own character, cultural mix, and set of advantages and problems.

Today, the scale and pace of demographic change in Melbourne are unprecedented. Projections suggest that by 2051 Melbourne will be home to approximately 7.7 million people, and is likely to be Australia’s largest city. Globalization continues to disrupt our economy and society, while climate change increases the risk of extreme events and undermines many of the assumptions we have relied on to plan and develop our city. To cope with this increasing complexity and uncertainty, we need a new approach.

This approach must be centred on our communities, on supporting and enabling them to adapt to accelerating changes and the associated stresses, to survive no matter what shocks occur, and to thrive confidently. By linking new resilience-building actions with existing efforts, we can build a Melbourne that is a better place for its future generations, and whose services and advantages can be enjoyed by all of its citizens.

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News and Resources

Resilient Cities Network, MBMB, Zurich Malaysia, and Z Zurich Foundation collaboration to strengthen community climate resilience

Resilient Cities Network, MBMB, Zurich Malaysia, and Z Zurich Foundation collaboration to strengthen community climate resilience

Two communities in Melaka, Kampung Morten and Pantai Peringgit, will implement projects to build resilience to floods and extreme heat. The communities will benefit from the local climate action ...
Speaker Series 2023 #8 | Beyond the Closing Ceremony: Leaving a resilient legacy in the wake of major sports events

Speaker Series 2023 #8 | Beyond the Closing Ceremony: Leaving a resilient legacy in the wake of major sports events

Hosting a major sports event often requires significant investment in infrastructure, such as transportation, accommodation, and sporting facilities. It is also essential to prioritize ...
Penang Island and Seberang Perai, Malaysia, accelerates resilience-building with the support of the Resilient Cities Network and the Micron Foundation

Penang Island and Seberang Perai, Malaysia, accelerates resilience-building with the support of the Resilient Cities Network and the Micron Foundation

The City Councils of Penang Island and Seberang Perai, in partnership with the Micron Foundation and R-Cities, will develop a strategy to build capabilities for urban resilience.

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