Protecting structures from floodwater Authors: Matthew Mason, Emma Phillips, Tetsuya Okada & James O’BrienYear: 2012 This factsheet summarises the key findings from a project that analysed the damage to buildings in Queensland and Victoria following the 2010-11 eastern Australia floods. In the worst affected state, Queensland, 58 600 insurance claims accounted for $2.4 billion in… Read More
Choosing a decision-making framework to manage uncertainty in climate adaptation decision making: A Practitioner’s Handbook Authors: Alan Randall , Tim Capon, Todd Sanderson, Danielle Merrett and Greg HertzlerYear: 2012 This handbook is intended to help people choose a decision-making framework to manage the uncertainty inherent in climate change adaptation decision-making. The decision-making process is more… Read More
Making decisions under the risks and uncertainties of future climates Authors: Alan Randall, Tim Capon, Todd Sanderson, Danielle Merrett and Greg HertzlerYear: 2012 This study reviewed a number of decision tools for their potential in helping end users to address decision problems where climate is a relevant consideration. End users engaged in this study showed… Read More
Analysis of damage to buildings following the 2010-11 Eastern Australia floods Authors: Matthew Mason, Emma Phillips, Tetsuya Okada and James O’BrienYear: 2012 Utilising observations of damage to buildings in Brisbane, Ipswich and Grantham, a predictive model for estimating flood loss and occupant displacement has been developed. The model can be used for flood risk assessments… Read More
Predicting water quality and ecological responses Authors: Fiona Dyer, Sondoss El Sawah, Paloma Lucena-Moya, Evan Harrison, Barry Croke, Alica Tschierschke, Rachael Griffiths, Renee Brawata, Jarrod Kath, Trefor Reynoldson and Tony Jakeman This project has developed and applied a linked modeling framework to assess climate change impacts on water quality regimes, ecological responses and stream flow.… Read More
Adapting strata title communities for climate change: A stakeholder action list manual Authors: Chris Guilding, Jan Warnken, Francesco Andreone and Dawne LamminmakiYear: 2013 This manual provides 25 recommendations that are directed to better preparing strata titled communities for climate change, as well as a rationale for each of the recommendations. The recommendations are grouped and… Read More
Identifying climate refuges for freshwater biodiversity across Australia Authors: Cassandra James, Jeremy VanDerWal, Samantha Capon, Lauren Hodgson, Nathan Waltham, Doug Ward, Barbara Anderson and Richard PearsonYear: 2013 This study presents the results of the first attempt to provide a continental-scale assessment of freshwater climate refuges across Australia. Substantial shifts in the distribution of environments suitable… 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
Adapting the community sector for climate extremes: Extreme weather, climate change & the community sector – Risks and adaptations Authors: Karl Mallon, Emily Hamilton, Manu Black, Betsi Beem and Julius AbsYear: 2013 Community Service Organisations (CSOs) are highly vulnerable and not well prepared to respond to climate change or extreme weather events. As part of… Read More
Adapting to climate risks and extreme weather: A guide for mining and minerals industry professionals Authors: Leah Mason, Corinne Unger, Aleta Lederwasch, Hala Razien, Laura Wynne and Damien GiurcoYear: 2013 This guide is aimed at assisting a wide range of mining and mineral industry professionals to incorporate planning and management of extreme weather events and… Read More
