Information Manual 2: Understanding sea-level rise and climate change, and associated impacts on the coastal zone Author: Mark SiebentrittYear: 2016 This manual provides information that can improve the understanding of coastal planners and managers about sea-level rise and climate change and their associated impacts on the coastal zone. The primary focus is on sea-level rise,… Read More
C-CADS: Coastal Climate Adaptation Decision Support Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This infographic illustrates the six steps of the C-CADS (Coastal Climate Adaptation Decision Support) process: (1) Identify challenges, (2) Assess risks and vulnerability, (3) Identify options, (4) Evaluate options and prepare a plan, (5) Take action, and (6) Monitor and evaluate. C-CADS provides guidance and support… Read More
Why is sea level rise important? Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This infographic explains why sea levels are rising (thermal expansion and melting ice), how much they have already risen and could rise in the next 100 years, and the risks associated with these changes. Sea level rise is a key consideration for future planning for our… Read More
What are the options for adapting to sea level rise? Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This infographic illustrates five different options to adapt to sea level rise: (1) planning options, (2) regulatory options, (3) land use change or restriction options, (4) structural options, and (5) soft options. In the infographic each option is explained in detail, considering… Read More
Why should we adapt to climate change? Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This infographic explains the reasons why we should adapt to climate change. The first section shows the current options to tackle climate change: geo-engineering and mitigation. The second one uses a graph to demonstrate how devastating the negative effects of climate change could be if… Read More
What should we consider in adapting to sea level rise? Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This infographic shows different ways in which we can adapt to sea level rise: protect, accommodate, retreat, avoid and attack. It also outlines the possibility of combining these options to develop a plan of action, and the additional choices we need to… Read More
Title: Policy Information Brief 1: Climate change and the Great Barrier Reef Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 About: NCCARFs evidence-based Policy Information Briefs address key challenges to effective adaptation to Australias variable and changing climate. They provide high-level policy advice designed for use by policy- makers at Commonwealth and State level. This Brief addresses the challenge of… Read More
Synthesis Summary 3: Cyclones and windstorms Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This summary deals with cyclones and windstorms, which affect Australia every year, causing millions of dollars in damage. In future, the storm surge is likely to be an increasing hazard in coastal areas as sea levels rise. Cyclones may become less frequent, but those that do… Read More
Synthesis Summary 2: Floods Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This summary deals with floods and flooding. Floods are costly and devastating. Many parts of Australia are exposed to flooding but are poorly adapted to withstand the associated impacts. Climate change will increase the risks in some areas through higher rainfall totals, more intense rainfall and/or increased risk… Read More
Climate change adaptation: Briefing note 5 – Local government executive Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This briefing outlines the challenges that engineers face in preparing for a climate changed future. Local councils will be at the frontline of responding to climate change threats. They may experience climate change impacts across the whole organisation with potential for costly… Read More
