Our priorities

Southern NSW Innovation Hub supports collaboration, leverages expertise and investment, and drives action in social, economic and environmental priority areas. By focusing our joint efforts and resources on priority areas to manage climate variability, we are putting drought resilience at the forefront of our region’s future.

Working with key stakeholders from across our region, using a process of co-design and Investment Planning for Impact, we have identified six key impact areas for our region where there are drought and climate resilience opportunities to be addressed.

Key impact areas

Tree with leaves depicting the Hub's key impact areas

Enhancing and Preserving the Natural Environment

Advancing efforts to ensure sustainable ecosystems for future generations.

First Nations Social and Cultural Resilience

Fostering the cultural, economic and social wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the face of climate change.

Resilient Farming Systems and Decisions

Farmers navigate drought and climate challenges and make informed decisions that build farming system resilience and profitability.

Rural Communities Social and Cultural Resilience

Strengthening rural and regional communities and fostering both economic and social wellbeing.

Soil Resilience

Prioritising soil health and fertility to enhance agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.

Water and Water Use

Promoting responsible water resource management for a sustainable water supply and ecosystem health.