Coastal Climate Risk Management Tool: Development Plan

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

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

State-of-play Report

State-of-play Report Author: NCCARFYear: 2015 The State-of-Play Report provides a detailed assessment of the existing science and jurisdictional policy and regulatory frameworks in which the Coastal Climate Change Management Tool will need to operate. It describes the current status of data, resources, practice and tools in coastal adaptation in Australia. The report provides an extensive… Read More

NCCARF Phase 2 Kick-off Meeting

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

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

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

C-CADS: Coastal Climate Adaptation Decision Support

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?

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?

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