Jan302020
Australia’s resilience is being seriously tested by the unprecedented heatwaves, hailstorms and bushfires across the country this summer. The recent bushfires necessarily focus community attention on disaster risk management such as fuel load management and early warning capabilities, as well as disaster funding, insurance and recovery actions. But there are many other actions that should […]
Jul172018
The SA Climate Leaders Awards are shining a light on action being taken by individuals, the community, business and government to address climate change in South Australia.
May012018
We are very excited to announce the promotion of Anna Pannell to lead our climate change and natural resources management planning practice.
Jan252018
The Victorian Government has established ambitious targets for renewable energy generation of 25% by 2020 and 40% by 2025. Wind farms will be a key form of renewable energy infrastructure that will help meet these targets.
Oct242017
With increasing population pressures, climate change, affordability concerns, a greater move to the share-economy, disruptive technologies and a push to rethink the role of planning regulation, PIA Victoria seized the moment with its inaugural symposium “Doing it Differently: Rethinking Planning”.
Jul152016
The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) conferences have been great forums to understand where we are at as a nation in adapting to a changing climate.
Nov162015
We are proud that Resilient South – the regional climate change adaptation plan for the Southern Adelaide region – received a commendation for “Best Planning Ideas – Large†from the Planning Institute of Australia SA Division at its 2015 awards ceremony.
Oct142015
Identifying what we need to do in response to climate change and when we need to do it can be the most challenging aspect of the adaptation planning process, especially given the uncertainties about when we might actually experience changes in climate.
Mar012015
Michael Arman recently returned to URPS from the Philippines after a 2 year capacity building assignment with the Red Cross as part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development program.
Dec012014
URPS was proud to sponsor the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) Conference recently held on the Gold Coast.