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Kakadu: Vulnerability to climate change impacts
List of figures
List of tables
Executive summary
Glossary
Acronyms
1. Introduction
2. Study approach
3. Existing processes and values
4. Impact assessment
5. Risk assessment
6. Identification and initial assessment of adaptation options
7. Assessment of implementation of adaptation options vs 'Do nothing' approach
8. Conclusions
9. References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Appendix K
Appendix L
Appendix M
Appendix N
Appendix O
Appendix P
Kakadu: Vulnerability to climate change impacts
Date Released:
02/06/2011
Categories associated with this item are:
Adaptation, Science
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Contents
List of figures
List of tables
Executive summary
Glossary
Acronyms
Introduction
1.1: Background to the study
1.2: Scope, aims and objectives of the study
1.3: Study approval and support
Study approach
2.1: Methodology
2.2: Consultation
2.3: Assumptions and limitations
Existing processes and values
3.1: Background
3.2: Key physical processes
3.3: Key ecosystem components
3.4: Cultural values
3.5: Socio-economic features
3.6: Recognition, protection and management of values
Impact assessment
4.1: Changes to physical processes
4.2: Changes to ecosystems
4.3: Cultural changes
4.4: Socio-economic impacts
Risk Assessment
5.1: Initial risk assessment
5.2: Revised risk assessment
5.3: Summary of risk assessment process
5.4: Acceptability of current risk level
Identification and initial assessment of adaptation options
6.1: Background
6.2: Identification of adaptation options
6.3: Initial assessment of adaptation options
7. Assessment of implementation of adaptation options vs ‘Do nothing’ approach
7.1: Assessment methodology
7.2: Results of analysis and discussion
Conclusions
8.1: Outcomes and outputs of the study
8.2: Implications for planning, management and policy responses
References
Appendix A: Traditional owners and stakeholders approved for consultation
Appendix B: Workshop participants
Appendix C: Consultation summary
Appendix D: Habitat classification system
Appendix E: Habitat types and their features
Appendix F: Values and life histories of key environmental values
Appendix G: Potential responses of key habitats and environmental values
Appendix H: Categories, requirements and matters for impact assessment under the Kakadu National Park management plan
Appendix I: Catchment (rainfall/runoff) model
Appendix J: Coastal (cyclonic storm surge) model
Appendix K: Tidal channel and adjacent floodplain model
Appendix L: Key results areas and aims in the Kakadu National Park Management Plan
Appendix M: Initial risk register
Appendix N: Detailed risk analyses
Appendix O: Adaptation options toolshed
Appendix P: Adaptation options for each identified risk