On the Frontline: Climate Change and Rural Communities, On the Frontline: Climate Change and Rural Communities

Short Summary of Resource
This report describes the impacts of climate change on rural communities, suggests strategies for adaptation and opportunities for transitioning to a low carbon economy
Detailed description of the resource
In this report describes the nature of Australia’s rural communities and the general challenges they face, how the climate has already changed, and how it is projected to change in coming decades and the impacts - observed and
expected on landscapes, agriculture, food security, health and the social fabric of rural communities. This report also explores adaptation options, limits and barriers and suggests opportunities for rural communities to build resilience and transition to a new, low carbon and sustainable economy
Keywords
CLIMATE AND WEATHER Adaptation, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Impacts, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Mitigation
Content Owners / Rights Holders
Climate Council
Date of Publication
2013
Type of Resource
Sector reports
Format of Resource
pdf
Relevant Sector
ALL sectors
Geographical Scope
Sub-national
Relevant LG Functional Area
ALL local government functions
Council Type
Rural
URL / DOI for resource access
https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/ruralreport/
Relevant Governance Indicator
Asset management, Land use planning, Disaster management, Climate risk management, Adaptation planning, Community/stakeholder engagement