SEQ Climate Resilient Alliance expands impact with new three-year term
Published on 12 August 2026
A regional partnership hosted by Ipswich City Council will continue its work to strengthen climate resilience across the region after it was extended for another three years.
The South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance (SEQCRA) brings together Ipswich City Council, Brisbane City Council, City of Gold Coast, Logan City Council, City of Moreton Bay, Noosa Shire Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council and Sunshine Coast Regional Council to collaborate on climate adaptation, risk management and resilience initiatives.
The Alliance, which was formed in 2024, has already demonstrated the benefits of regional collaboration through its Climate Resilience Capacity Building Project.
Between January and March this year, more than 1,200 council staff from across the region participated in 14 workshops and online training sessions to better understand climate risks and how resilience can be embedded into everyday decision-making.
A key outcome of the project was the development of a shared online Climate Knowledge Hub, improving accessibility for participating councils to webinars, valuables tools and resources.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the Alliance’s renewal reflected the strong value of regional collaboration through councils working together on shared challenges.
“Climate change does not recognise local government boundaries and presents complex challenges for all South East Queensland councils,” Mayor Harding said.
“The everyday operations of councils are impacted in many ways from climate change including our governance, risk, insurance and long-term planning.
“Continuing SEQCRA for another three years ensures councils can keep working together, leveraging expertise and developing practical solutions to minimise climate risks and ultimately strengthen the climate resilience of the communities we serve.
“As the host council, Ipswich is proud to support this Alliance and help drive improved regional outcomes through greater efficiency and stronger resilience in our communities.”
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli said being part of SEQCRA meant being better prepared to support residents’ quality of life in a changing climate.
“Climate change is already reshaping how we plan, build and deliver services on the Sunshine Coast, and being part of SEQCRA means we don't have to face that challenge alone,” Mayor Natoli said.
“For our residents, this work is about the practical things that matter most: safe roads after a storm, reliable services, cooler and safer public spaces and communities that can bounce back quickly when extreme weather hits, while also protecting the natural spaces we all love and supporting our most vulnerable community members.”
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said climate risks are very likely to impact the region’s agricultural economy as well as council operations in coming years.
“Extending this partnership means the expertise and resources can be shared between councils, further strengthening our collective preparedness for the future,” Mayor Milligan said.
Noosa Shire Council Mayor Frank Wilkie said Queensland is already Australia’s most disaster-prone state and is seeing more frequent and extreme weather impacts.
“The economic case is clear: every dollar we invest in resilience today saves up to ten dollars in future damage and recovery costs,” Mayor Wilkie said.
“As a founding member of SEQCRA, Noosa Council is proud to continue collaborating across South East Queensland. By pooling our knowledge and resources, we are building a safer, more resilient future for all our communities.”