Supporting evidence-based adaptation decision-making in Queensland: A synthesis of climate change adaptation research Year: 2013Author: AECOM (Jennifer Cane, Laura Cacho, Nicolas Dircks and Peter Steele) Designed to inform policymakers and other interested parties of relevant climate adaptation research for Queensland, this report draws together and presents key findings and lessons from individual NCCARF research reports and… Read More
Supporting evidence-based adaptation decision-making in New South Wales: A synthesis of climate change adaptation research Year: 2013Author: AECOM (Jennifer Cane, Laura Cacho, Nicolas Dircks and Peter Steele) Designed to inform policymakers and other interested parties of relevant climate adaptation research for New South Wales (NSW), this report draws together and presents key findings and lessons from individual… Read More
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Policy Guidance Brief:Managing heatwave impacts under climate change Author: NCCARFYear: 2013 Extreme heat events, or heatwaves, have killed more Australians in the past 200 years than any other climate hazard, and have caused major economic disruptions. Climate change will increase the exposure of Australian communities, buildings and infrastructure to longer and more intense heatwaves. This… Read More
A spatial vulnerability analysis of urban populations during extreme heat events in Australian capital cities Authors: Margaret Loughnan, Nigel Tapper, Thu Phan, Kellie Lynch and Judith McInnesYear: 2013 Heatwaves in Australia have a greater negative impact on population health than any other natural hazard. A mapping ‘tool’ for population vulnerability to extreme heat events was… 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
Climate change adaptation for Australian minerals industry professionals Authors: Leah Mason and Damien GiurcoYear: 2013 This report identifies mining-industry specific impacts and adaptation responses for climate-change related events including floods and storms, droughts, and higher temperatures. While extreme events may have been anticipated in the planning of case-study mines, the extent and costs of damage… Read More
Supporting evidence-based adaptation decision-making in Tasmania: A synthesis of climate change adaptation research Authors: Jan McDonald, John Harkin, Andrew Harwood, Alistair Hobday, Anna Lyth and Holger MeinkeYear: 2013 This report provides an evaluation of the current state of adaptation knowledge in Tasmania, based on a literature review of published and on-going research, as well as… Read More
South East Coastal Adaptation (SECA): Coastal urban climate futures in SE Australia from Wollongong to Lakes Entrance Authors: Barbara Norman, Will Steffen, Bob Webb, Tony Capon, Bill Maher, Colin Woodroffe, Kerrylee Rogers, Rob Tanton, Yogi Vidyattama, Jacqui Lavis, Hamish Sinclair and Brian WeirYear: 2013 This study focussed on coastal adaptation to climate change in terms… Read More
