Sydney

Sydney’s Resilience Journey

Sydney is one of the most diverse cities in the world, with a population of nearly 5 million people and 200 vibrant cultures. While the metropolis is known for the beauty of its natural environment and outdoor lifestyle, Sydney is struggling to maintain its livability and equity during a time of rapid growth. Communities across Sydney have experienced a range of chronic stresses, including a lack of affordable housing, transport congestion, storms and flooding, bushfires, and cyber-attacks.

To become connected, inclusive, and resilient is a challenge that every major organization in Sydney must address together, to create a place of opportunity and well-being for all citizens.

Developed with input and insights from elders, community groups, government, and business representatives, the Resilient Sydney Strategy marks a new spirit of collaboration and connection across the city.

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News and Resources

Urban Exchange Episode 31: Resilient Sydney – 33 local governments, one resilience strategy

Urban Exchange Episode 31: Resilient Sydney – 33 local governments, one resilience strategy

Listen to how Sydney’s journey toward resilience has evolved over the past decade, moving from a focus on the built environment to a holistic approach that embraces the natural world, digital ...
Speaker Series 2025 #08 | Lived Experience, Lasting Resilience: Communities in Action 

Speaker Series 2025 #08 | Lived Experience, Lasting Resilience: Communities in Action 

Cities everywhere are facing rising climate stresses, from heatwaves to flooding. These shocks deepen inequities like limited green space, high energy costs and weak social infrastructure. To ...
Too Hot to Ignore: Extreme Heat in Malaysia is Pushing Communities to Act 

Too Hot to Ignore: Extreme Heat in Malaysia is Pushing Communities to Act 

Contributors: Resilient Cities Network, Nanyang Technological University, and C40 CitiesRising temperatures are becoming more common across Southeast Asia, and Malaysia is experiencing the ...
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