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 8: Infrastructure Author: NCCARFYear: 2018 Exposure to changes in climate threatens to impact the value and lifespan of some of Australias most critical infrastructure with flow-on risks for communities and business. View Resource
Synthesis Summary 5: Community resilience and vulnerability Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 What are the impacts of climate change on communities and community vulnerability, and why do we need to adapt? This summary provides a synthesis of available evidence around adaptation options and discusses how this new research knowledge might help address key adaptation policy challenges. For… Read More
Synthesis Summary 6: Terrestrial ecosystems Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 Increasing temperatures, more frequent and severe extreme weather events and declining rainfall have already resulted in observable shifts in the behaviour of terrestrial plants and animals, and more widespread impacts are evident on all terrestrial ecosystems. This summary addresses adaptation actions to support terrestrial ecosystem conservation and… Read More
Synthesis Summary 7: Marine Biodiversity Author: NCCARFYear: 2018 Changes in ocean temperature and chemistry are already impacting our marine environments. This has implications for how we manage our fisheries, tourism, conservation zones and coastal environments. View Resource
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 4: Bushfire Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This summary deals with bushfires. Bushfires are extremely unpredictable climate-related events. They already pose a significant threat to life and property. Adapting to an increased risk will mean improving existing preparedness and response activities. The summary outlines the research findings around the impacts of and adaptation responses to… Read More
Synthesis Summary 1: Heat and heatwaves Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 This summary addresses adaptation to more frequent and intense episodes of extreme heat. Heatwaves are Australias deadliest climate events, but this is not always reflected in media and community responses. Projections show we can expect more frequent and hotter extreme hot days and nights and, as… 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
