The Climate Resilient Communities of the Barwon South West is a collaborative project (‘Project’) between 10 Councils, the Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries and a range of partners that have come together to:

The 10 Councils involved are Glenelg Shire Council, Southern Grampians Shire Council, Moyne Shire Council, Warrnambool City Council, Corangamite Shire Council, Golden Plains Shire Council, Colac Otway Shire Council, Surf Coast Shire Council, City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe. A range of organisations with a presence in the Region were identified as project partners who have an interest in the outcomes of the Project and have a high potential to participate in collaborative actions. The project partners (‘the Partners’) are Barwon Water, Wannon Water, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, G21 Geelong Regional Alliance, Great South Coast Group, the Western Coastal Board, VicRoads and Powercor. The partners have contributed financial and in-kind support to the project including participation in regional discussions on risks and opportunities for collaboration in implementing adaptation actions.