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