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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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
Draft National Adaptation Research Plan on Human Health
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 Human Health.
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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
Information about how climate change is likely to affect Australia, including impacts on natural ecosystems, impacts on water resources and impacts on industry and settlements
Projected changes in climate variables (e.g., temperature, rainfall) for Australia, presented on a regional basis. Use a range of materials to see how the climate is likely to change in your region
Tips on how to plan for the impacts of climate change, including using a risk management approach to deal with uncertainty
