Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program

he State Government is committed to ensuring WA’s regions are equipped to manage the impacts of drought through being more prepared and resilient. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is matching the federal government investment in the RDRP Program in WA and working with Regional Development Commissions across the state to develop 6 Regional Drought Resilience Plans.

The Pilbara Development Commission is working with the Kimberley Development Commission to deliver a drought resilience plan for the northwest of WA. The plan is community led and owned and focuses on supporting communities to become more prepared for and resilient to the impacts of drought.

The Commissions have collaborated with local stakeholders and communities to produce a plan that:

• Identifies strategies to mitigate the impacts of drought on communities, agriculture, and natural resources;
• Strengthens community resilience to withstand the challenges posed by climate variability and extremes;
• Enhances the sustainable management of natural resources to mitigate the effects of drought on ecosystems and biodiversity; and
• Positions the regions for investment opportunities that promote economic growth and development despite drought conditions

The RDRP is now in implementation phase.

Find supporting documentation here:

• Stakeholder Engagement Summary Report
• Kimberley Region Drought Vulnerability Assessment
• Kimberley Background and Context Report
• Kimberley & Pilbara RDRP Project Overview