Yearly Offer of Action 2026 · GCoM
Adelaide
Adelaide expands solar and greening resilience
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- East, Southeast Asia and Oceania
- Climate topics
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- Electrification
- Extreme heat
- Floods
How Adelaide is doing it
In 2026, Adelaide will expand urban greening and tree planting to reduce urban heat and achieve a 40% urban canopy. The city is also investing heavily in infrastructure, with a $20 million commitment to upgrade stormwater systems through the Resilient Flood Planning Project. Furthermore, the Sustainable Incentives Scheme (SIS), backed by a $233,000 budget in 2026, will fund solar PV, battery installations, and subsidised EV charging points for residents, accelerating the path to net zero. These actions prove that global leadership grows from strong local action.
Progress made
In 2026, the City of Adelaide advanced urban greening toward its 40% canopy target, reduced urban heat island impacts, and invested in flood resilience and community carbon reduction. Progress included planting 205 street trees guided by heat island data, and progressing its stormwater management plan to identify priority locations for flood mitigation, liveability and biodiversity outcomes. The Sustainable Incentives Scheme (SIS) funded 156 projects, including 41 battery storage systems, 14 solar installations and 8 EV charging stations, alongside energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, shading, thermal improvements and appliance electrification.
What's happening in 2026
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Extreme heat
Expanded greening
Expand urban greening and tree planting to reduce urban heat and achieve a 40% urban canopy.
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Floods
Resilient Flood Planning
A $20 million commitment to upgrade stormwater systems through the Resilient Flood Planning Project.
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Electrification
Sustainable Incentives Scheme
The SIS funded 156 projects, including battery storage systems, solar installations and EV charging stations.