We are living on a compromised planet. Alongside acting to slow the pace of change, we have to adapt; and prepare for increasingly challenging conditions.

Communities everywhere are already doing this, often independent of - and in spite of - the actions of their governments. On this show, and next month, I share some examples of community-led climate adaptation on this continent. You’ll hear how individuals and organisations are working to build resilience, respond collectively to climate impacts, and prepare for escalating disaster.

Amanda Kelly is the CEO of Women’s Health Goulburn North East, a feminist organisation based in North-east Victoria which co-produced a research report on disaster resilience called ‘Care Through Disaster’.

Sasha Mainbridge is a resident of Mullumbimby, in the flood-prone Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. She is the founder and president of Mullum Cares, a non-profit organisation that focuses on resource conservation.

Catherine Strong is an associate professor in the RMIT University’s Music Industry program. She researches extensively on industry work conditions, gender in music and the impacts of the climate emergency.

The Climate Adaptation Fair took place at Borderlands Cooperative in Footscray, Narrm (melbourne), as part of the National Sustainability Festival. It was organised by Friends of the Earth’s Act on Climate collective.

Earth Matters #1509 was produced by Mia Audrey.