Adapting to Climate Change
The early impacts of climate change have already appeared and scientists believe that further impacts are inevitable, no matter what happens to future global greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the decisions we make today about infrastructure, health, water management, agriculture, biodiversity and housing will have lasting consequences. It is therefore important to begin planning now for the impacts of climate change in the future.
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- Climate trends - What is happening to our climate?
- Projections - Future climate changes
- How to adapt
LATEST NEWS
Draft National Adaptation Research Plan on Disaster Management and Emergency Services
The Australian Government Department of Climate Change and the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility invite you to comment on the Draft National Adaptation Research Plan on Disaster Management and Emergency Services.
- More information about the Draft Plan - comments close Thursday 27 November 2008
Adaptation research networks
- Announcement of National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility research networks investigating the effects of climate change on areas such as water resources, human health, emergency services, infrastructure and biodiversity - Media release, 30 October 2008
Integrated assessment of human settlements
Impacts of Climate Change on Settlements in the Western Port Region - Climate Change Risks and Adaptation
The Australian Government’s $1.5 million Integrated Assessment of Human Settlements initiative aims to build the capacity of local governments to identify climate change challenges and develop responses.
Implications of Climate Change for Australian Fisheries
- Implications of Climate Change for Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture - A Preliminary Assessment
- Climate change threat to Australian fisheries - Media release, 6 October 2008
Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability
Harnessing the power of waves to generate electricity is an important area of work as Australia moves to a low carbon economy. However, large waves can also be extremely destructive, inundating coastal areas, causing erosion and disturbing important marine habitats.
New preliminary research from the CSIRO will improve our understanding of wave behaviour in a changing climate to help us manage both the opportunities and the risks.
- Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability
- New research into climate change and waves released - Media release, 10 September 2008
