At Nurtureland, we are deeply committed to understanding and responding to the changes in our environment. Findings from the Victoria’s Climate Science Report 2024 make it clear that Victoria’s climate is already changing.
https://www.climatechange.vic.gov.au/victorias-changing-climate
The evidence is undeniable. Global temperatures are rising, sea levels continue to climb, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Here in Victoria, we are seeing these impacts firsthand. Since the 19th century, our state has warmed significantly, rainfall patterns have shifted, and climate hazards such as bushfires, floods, and heatwaves are becoming more intense.
The report highlights some of these observed changes to 2024:
- Average annual temperature has increased by 1.2°C since 1910.
- Heatwaves are becoming longer, more intense, and more frequent.
- Very hot days have more than doubled since 1986–2005.
- Bushfire frequency and severity have increased.
- Rainfall patterns are changing, with cool season rainfall declining by over 10%.
- Snow depth and cover in alpine regions have decreased since the late 1950s.
These changes remind us that climate change is already here, reshaping the way we live, work, and care for our environment. Through choices such as embracing vegetarianism and reducing waste, we can support sustainable growth, and help protect the future of our communities and natural landscapes.
Together, we can make a difference in how Victoria adapts to a changing climate.
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