capacity for resilient futures
Our focus
We work with communities, organisations and governments to build resilience in the face of change. Our approach brings together science, systems and strategy, turning complex challenges into practical pathways forward. Grounded in evidence and decades of practice, we help people and places strengthen their capacity to adapt, recover and thrive.
Climate adaptation
We help communities, industries and governments prepare for the realities of a changing climate. Our work links climate science with local knowledge to co-design strategies that reduce risk and build adaptive capacity. From metropolitan regions to farming districts, we support practical pathways for living with new conditions. Climate adaptation is about shaping futures that are resilient, equitable and sustainable.
Disaster preparedness & recovery
We support councils, agencies and communities to anticipate and manage disasters. Preparedness is built through planning, rehearsal and governance arrangements that clarify roles and strengthen coordination. Recovery is approached as a process of renewal, ensuring that social, ecological and economic systems emerge stronger. Our focus is on reducing risk, shortening recovery time and embedding resilience into future decision-making.
Sustainable agriculture & water futures
Australia’s prosperity and wellbeing depend on how we manage land and water under increasing pressure. We support farmers, industries and regions to navigate climate variability, shifting markets and ecological change. Our approach balances productivity with stewardship, securing food and water futures while sustaining ecosystems. By connecting on-ground practice with long-term strategy, we help landscapes and livelihoods remain viable.
Community & regional development
Resilient futures are built from the ground up. We partner with communities to develop place-based strategies that reflect local values, identities and aspirations. Our facilitation creates shared vision, effective governance and practical action on the issues that matter most. Regional development is strongest when people themselves shape the pathways forward.
Rural leadership & changemaking
Leadership is central to navigating disruption and uncertainty. We design and deliver programs that grow the skills, confidence and networks of rural and regional leaders. By creating space for connection, trust and perspective-taking, we equip people to step into changemaking roles in their own communities. Investing in local leadership multiplies resilience across generations.
Biodiversity & conservation
Healthy ecosystems underpin resilient societies. We work with partners to conserve biodiversity, restore landscapes and embed ecological thinking into planning and decision-making. Conservation is not separate from community but deeply intertwined with culture, identity and economy. Protecting biodiversity today sustains the natural capital on which future resilience depends
Humanitarian relief & poverty reduction
Vulnerability takes many forms, from natural disasters to entrenched disadvantage. We contribute to efforts that meet immediate needs while also building the foundations of long-term resilience. Our approach emphasises collaboration, systems thinking and respect for local knowledge. The goal is not only to reduce suffering but to expand opportunities for thriving, even in the most challenging contexts.
