The role of water markets in climate change adaptation Authors: Adam Loch, Sarah Wheeler, Henning Bjornlund, Simon Beecham, Jane Edwards, Alec Zuo and Martin ShanahanYear: 2013 This report reviewed the available literature on the southern Murray-Darling Basin related to anticipated climate change effects, the economic, social and environmental impacts of water reallocation through markets, and… Read More
Community based adaptation to climate change: The Arabana, South Australia Authors: Melissa Nursey-Bray, Deane Fergie, Veronica Arbon, Lester-Irabinna Rigney, Rob Palmer, John Tibby, Nick Harvey and Lucy HackworthYear: 2013 Arabana people live in the Lake Eyre region, Marree, Oodnadatta, Coober Pedy, Alice Springs, Port Augusta, Adelaide and Darwin. A social sustainability study conducted suggests that… Read More
Climate change adaptation and floods: Australia’s institutional arrangements Author: Caroline WengerYear: 2013 This paper examines the current policies and institutional arrangements in place to address flooding, and the types of reforms that would be required to reduce Australia’s vulnerability in the future. The current approach of flood management in Australia is ‘resilience’ and through federal… Read More
Policy Guidance Brief: Ensuring business and industry are ready for climate change Author: NCCARFYear: 2013 The Australian private sector is not at present well engaged with climate change risks and adaptation, although exemplars exist, especially in the resource and agriculture sectors. Government has a role to play by building engagement through education and recognising and… Read More
Climate change adaptation guidelines for arid zone aquatic ecosystems and freshwater biodiversity Authors: Jenny Davis, Paul Sunnucks, Ross Thompson, Lien Sim, Alexandra Pavlova, Alejandra Morán-Ordóñez, Jayne Brim Box, Glenis McBurnie, Adrian Pinder, Satish Choy, Dale McNeil, Jane Hughes, Fran Sheldon and Brian TimmsYear: 2013 These guidelines are intended to provide guidance for climate change adaptation… Read More
Decision-making for climate change adaptation: A systems thinking approach Author: Kambiz MaaniYear: 2013 This report examines 5 broad groups of Systems Thinking Tools in terms of their application in climate change adaptation decision making: Problem Framing and Scoping Tools, Qualitative/Conceptual Tools, Quantitative Tools Scenario thinking/planning tools, Organisational Learning. Guides for Systems Thinking Tool Selection and… Read More
Exploring the adaptive capacity of emergency management using agent based modelling Authors: Lin Padgham, Shae Hunter and Dhirendra SinghYear: 2013 Using Agent Based Modelling and Simulation (ABSM) proved useful in assessing and developing the capacity of the emergency response sector, as it adapts to climate change. A specific simulation tool was developed to explore response… Read More
Climate change adaptation in industry and business: A framework for best practice in financial risk assessment, governance and disclosure Authors: Jason West and David BreretonYear: 2013 This report delivers a best practice framework to integrate financial risk assessment, governanace and disclosure with existing governance principles around climate change adaptation. The framework avoids prescription for adaptation… Read More
Policy Guidance Brief: Policy and regulatory frameworks for adaptation Author: NCCARFYear: 2013 The primary role of policy and regulation in adaptation is to enable decision-makers at all levels of government and in the private sector to effectively adapt the nation to climate change and to ensure that policy and regulatory frameworks do not impede adaptation.… Read More
Adaptor of last resort? An economic perspective on the Government’s role in adaptation to climate change Authors: Leo Dobes, Frank Jotzo and Patrick DoupéYear: 2013 The primary objective of this project was to investigate the issues associated with government assuming the role of insurer of last resort with respect to adaptation to climate change.The authors… Read More
