The Climate Resilience founder, James (Jimmy) Stuart, is one of Australia’s most experienced Dam Safety practitioners, now providing consultancy services learned from his tenure at Sunwater as Executive for Dam Safety and previous experience including at the Bureau of Meteorology. At Sunwater, his approach to comprehensive risk assessment and a wider safety governance program delivered a holistic and consistent appreciation of the organisations risk, with systematic prioritisation saving $300 million in unnecessary construction costs for the Burdekin Upgrade and height reduction works to reduce the hazard posed by Paradise Dam. Climate resilience can also assist with climate change planning for large assets aligned with Climate Related Financial Disclosures.