Victoria’s alpine resorts have a long tradition of adapting to a variable climate. The most familiar action is snowmaking but resort key players have been steadily building their expertise over the years in areas such as snow farming, vegetation management, bushfire and emergency planning and renewable energy. It is this expertise, captured via extensive stakeholder consultation, together with the latest climate science that forms the foundations of ARV’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, finalised in July 2025.
The strategy sets out a roadmap which features a suite of actions that ARV can pursue over the next ten years in support of ARV’s climate adaptation vision. Through this strategy, ARV will take a lead role in adapting to climate change, whilst also working with and supporting resort operators in the tangible benefits of investment in adaptation and resilience.
The strategy was developed in partnership with climate scientists and the consulting firm Nation Partners, who led the consultation with Stakeholder Consultative Committees, Traditional Owner partners, ARV staff, resort lift companies, government agencies and other key resort stakeholders. The comprehensive engagement and consultation sessions identified six objectives containing 35 actions to implement over the next 10 years.
The objectives outlined in the strategy include:
- Provide infrastructure and services that build industry and community climate resilience.
- Tell the whole story – proactively promote the sector’s resilience and contribution to Victoria.
- Future-proof energy and water systems by enhancing systems and management within each resort’s specific context.
- Tap into growing demand for sustainable tourism.
- Support world leading snow management
- Diversity the visitor experience.
The strategy also takes a comprehensive assessment of all climate related risks, ensuring the sector can prepare and adapt, building resilience in a timely way. ARV will continue to communicate about actions delivered that work towards achieving these important goals.
Page last updated: 01/09/25