Synthesis and communication of adaptation research: Policy questions and user needs Author: NCCARFYear: 2015 In Phase I, NCCARF commissioned and managed over 100 research projects, which produced a significant body of technical reports and peer reviewed publications. A key objective of Phase 2 was to synthesise the research findings and deliver them to decision makers… Read More
Coastal Climate Risk Management Tool: Development Plan Author: NCCARFYear: 2015 The Development Plan for the Coastal Climate Risk Management Tool sets out in detail the planned structure, content, design and delivery of the Tool (under the working title of CoastAdapt). It contains information on the technical design and visual appearance of CoastAdapt, and incorporates knowledge… Read More
Research Scoping Report Author: NCCARFYear: 2015 This report identifies the research projects that need to be carried out to ensure that NCCARF has the necessary information to design, develop and implement the Coastal Tool. Its findings emerge from the knowledge and understanding gathered during preparation of the State-of-Play Report. View Resource
NCCARF Phase 2 Kick-off Meeting Author: NCCARFYear: 2015 This report documents the proceedings and outcomes of the NCCARF Phase 2 Kick-off Meeting, held in Melbourne from 24 to 25 November 2014, and hosted by NCCARF. The Kick-off Meeting brought together key stakeholders in government, NGOs, the private sector and the research community to discuss plans… Read More
NCCARF Stakeholder Engagement Plan Author: NCCARFYear: 2015 NCCARF Stakeholder Engagement Plan (February 2015) provides a comprehensive overview of NCCARFs stakeholder engagement in Phase 2 (2014 – 2017). It outlines the approach to be taken in communication and engagement with stakeholders to ensure its effectiveness throughout all Phase 2 activities, with specific reference to the development… Read More
Coastal Climate Risk Management Tool: Analysis of End-User Needs Author: NCCARFYear: 2015 This report describes the comprehensive program of end user engagement and consultation that NCCARF undertook in late 2014 and early 2015. The aim of the Program was to understand the needs of the end users of the Coastal Climate Change Risk Management Tool,… Read More
NCCARF Phase 2 Project Plan Author: NCCARFYear: 2014 This Project Plan sets out the overall activity in NCCARF Phase 2 over the complete period of operation (2014-2017). It also sets out in detail the program of work in the first financial year of operation, from October 2014 to June 2015. As such it constitutes both… 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
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
Policy Information Brief 4: Sustainable and thriving rural communities under climate change Author: NCCARFYear: 2016 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 challenges rural communities face… Read More
