A new report on adapting to climate change which addresses a range of domestic issues has been welcomed by a peak environmental farming group.

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) said the report from the Climate Change Authority, released on Monday, 23 June, further reinforced what it hoped ‘everyday Australians’ already knew about global warming’s impact.

The report 'Home Safe: National Leadership in Adapting to a Changing Climate' says climate change was driving up the cost of living, damaging homes, communities, and putting increasing pressure on those who grow the nation’s food.

It also outlined the impact of climate change on mental health.

FCA CEO Natalie Collard said the report’s findings align closely with FCA’s own recent research, showing the rising cost of climate inaction.

“Our 'Cost of Climate at the Checkout' report found that extreme weather events are already driving up the cost of food through supply disruptions, increased on-farm costs, and higher insurance premiums,” Ms Collard said.

“Even though topics like drought and floods and farming may seem distant to urban communities, we’re all united at the checkout.

“Climate change costs affect all Australians.”

CFA said back-to-back disasters such as the drought in Australia’s southern states, Cyclone Alfred, and devastating flooding on the NSW mid-north coast had wreaked havoc on farmers’ pockets, with the economic impact set to flow through to supermarkets.

“We need strong national leadership to build resilience into our homes, farms, and food systems,” Ms Collard said.

“Investment in risk reduction today will save money and hardship tomorrow – but just as importantly, it will save lives and livelihoods.”

FCA said recent research highlighted a clear connection between worsening climate impacts and increasing levels of anxiety, depression, and distress in regional communities.

“For many Australians, it’s not just about lost crops or damaged houses – it’s the emotional toll of rebuilding, the fear of the next disaster, and the mental exhaustion of living with ongoing uncertainty.

“Ultimately we need to protect property, pockets and, above all, people.”