CC-BYMarch, AlanHurlimann, AnnaMoosavi, SarehBush, Judy2024-12-112024-12-112024978-94-64981-82-7https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14235/2332Game changer? Planning for just and sustainable urban regions, Paris, 8-12th July 2024Human settlements are key sites in which there is a need for effective climate change action. This paper reports findings in summary of a wider study into the integration of climate change adaptation and mitigation actions across the built environment in Australia. It reports on a process map of the built environment, describes Australian built environment policy; the preparedness of Australian built environment professionals; identifies action across the life cycle of the built environment; and barriers and facilitators experienced by Australia urban designers. Key words: climate change, built environment, professionalsEnglishopenAccessThe Built Environment Policy and Practice Context to Facilitate Climate Change Action - the Role for Planning and DesignconferenceObject1371-1387