Nature as Infrastructure

More frequent and intense disasters mean Australia needs a decisive shift towards nature-based adaptation, leveraging the full benefits of adaptable, cost-effective natural infrastructure.

‘Natural infrastructure’ results from actions that protect, sustainably manage and restore ecosystems to address societal challenges, such as:

• Mangroves that prevent erosion and damage from storm surges.
• First Nations people returning cultural fire to landscapes, which can reduce fire risks, and
• Street trees and urban forests that cool cities.