Climate Ready Communities Program

It's official, 2024 was the hottest year on record – a stark reminder that climate change is happening now, in our own backyard. While the scale of climate change can feel overwhelming, there's real power in local action.

That's why we're excited to launch the Climate Ready Communities project in the City of Port Phillip. This innovative program empowers you and your neighbors to tackle climate challenges head-on, right where you live.

Free training dates just released!

If you'd like to join the Canopy Collective, register now for this upcoming training, now free for City of Port Phillip residents.

April 2025: Free training registration

Why join?

Join a supportive nationwide community network, the Canopy Collective, a group of people passionate about local climate action.
Receive expert training and resources to identify climate challenges affecting your area.
Engage in a process that explores and develops practical, achievable solutions that make a real difference.
Transform ideas into action with hands-on support from the City of Port Phillip, The Resilience Canopy, a growing national network of communities and program partners.

What you will gain

Understand global trends and how resilience supports community wellbeing, challenge readiness and recovery.
Understand the risks for your community.
Learn how to engage and build trust with your community.
Be confident to apply the Six-Step Model and Resilient Communities Framework to develop local actions.

The best part? This isn't a one-off initiative. Through our ongoing partnership with consultants The Resilience Canopy, your community will continue to receive support to sustain and grow your climate action projects well into the future.

Ready to be part of the solution? Together, we can build more resilient communities that are prepared for increasing challenges associated with a changing climate.

Register now for the free training

Build a stronger, more resilient future for your community.