When people think of climate change, they often imagine rising seas, bushfires, or floods; not the infrastructure that steps in after a ‘natural disaster’.
Policing, by design, responds to risk. Climate disruption accelerates that stretch beyond traditional policing models. How do you enforce the law in a heatwave when infrastructure fails? How do you protect the public when climate-driven disasters become the norm, not the exception?
Working with emergency services and police, I’ve seen firsthand how our systems are grappling with these questions. Our infrastructure wasn’t built to withstand extreme heat that we now see more often, and with more severe consequences. Response plans don’t always account for multiple overlapping crises; such as a flood during a power outage, or a bushfire threatening critical assets.
In my work, we’ve been developing climate risk maps for justice precincts, and building emissions reduction plans so that police aren’t contributing to the natural disasters they are increasingly being asked to respond to.
Find Out More
- Climate Risk Map of Australia
Explore localised climate threats across Australia — from extreme heat to bushfire risk.
Visit the Climate Risk Map - Greater London Climate Risk Map
Developed by the Greater London Authority, this interactive tool shows how climate change could affect neighbourhoods across the capital.
Explore London’s Climate Risk Map - Scotland’s Guide to Building Resilience to Natural Hazards
A practical government guide focused on preparing public services, infrastructure, and communities for the impacts of natural hazards.
Read the Guide - Los Angeles Earthquake Retrofit Risk Map
An interactive map showing which buildings in LA may be at risk during seismic events — a key example of how cities can visualise structural vulnerability.
Explore the Map - Infrastructure Victoria – Weathering the Storm
A landmark report on how Victoria’s infrastructure systems must adapt to heat, floods, and climate disruption.
Read the Report
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