Extractive resource development in a changing climate: Learning the lessons from extreme weather events in Queensland, Australia Authors: Vigya Sharma, Shashi van de Graaff, Barton Loechel and Daniel FranksYear: 2013 In this study, a number of lessons for improving adaptation to extreme climatic events within the resources sector were identified, including: methodical learning and timely… Read More
Reforming planning processes: Rockhampton 2050 pilot. Local government climate hazard risk management toolkit study Authors: Penelope-Jane Fry and Sam WilliamsYear: 2013 The region of Rockhampton is exposed to multiple climate hazards including flooding, storm surge, bush fires, wind (including cyclones), and sea level rise. This report stems from a larger research project that aimed to… Read More
The capacities of private developers in urban climate change adaptation Authors: Heather Shearer, Pazit Taygfeld, Eddo Coiacetto, Jago Dodson and Zsuzsa Banhalmi-ZakarYear: 2013 Using the South-East Queensland development industry as a case study, this report investigates (1) the institutional capacity of the private urban development sector to respond to climate change, and (2) the role… Read More
Adapting strata and community title buildings for climate change Authors: Chris Guilding, Jan Warnken, Francesco Andreone and Dawne LamminmakiYear: 2013 It has been estimated that around three million people live in strata or community titled (S&CT) properties in Australia. Strata title is a property ownership model that enables people to acquire a registered title for… Read More
Learning from cross-border mechanisms to support climate change adaptation in Australia Authors: Wendy Steele, Leila Eslami-Andargoli, Florence Crick, Silvia Serrao-Neumann, Lila Singh-Peterson, Pat Dale, Darryl Low Choy, Ilva Sporne, Scott Shearer and Anne-Sophie IottiYear: 2013 This study concluded that climate change adaptation is not being sufficiently addressed as a cross-border issue within the 3-tier Australian… 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
Native title and climate change. Changes to country and culture, changes to climate: Strengthening institutions for Indigenous resilience and adaptation Authors: Tran Tran, Lisa Strelein, Jessica Weir, Claire Stacey and Anna DwyerYear: 2013 Rather than linking Indigenous communities with vulnerability, this research project into the capacities of Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate (RNTB’s) places indigenous… Read More
Creating a climate for food security: The businesses, people and landscapes in food production Authors: Angela Wardell-Johnson, Nasir Uddin, Nazrul Islam, Tanmoy Nath, Brian Stockwell and Christine SladeYear: 2013 Without intervention strategies to build viability and support, farm businesses are more likely to fail as a consequence of climate change. This research indicates the importance… Read More
Rethinking disaster risk management and climate change adaptation Authors: Michael Howes, Deanna Grant-Smith, Kim Reis, Karyn Bosomworth, Peter Tangney, Michael Heazle, Darryn McEvoy and Paul BurtonYear: 2013 A more iterative approach to policymaking and planning and reconceptualizing terms such as community and resilience may be necessary to allow for more tailored responses to varying circumstances… Read More
Future change in ancient worlds: Indigenous adaptation in northern Australia Authors: Deanne Bird, Jeanie Govan, Helen Murphy, Sharon Harwood, Katharine Haynes, Dean Carson, Stephen Russell, David King, Ed Wensing, Nicole Tsakissiris and Steven LarkinYear: 2013 This report examines the underlying vulnerabilities, adaptive capacities and population movements of Indigenous people in four communities in northern Australia… Read More
