Climate change adaptation: Finance Officer

Short Summary of Resource
This briefing note outlines the challenges that Finance Officers face in preparing for a climate change future
Detailed description of the resource
Climate change has the potential to impact organisations, their assets, supply chains and stakeholders. In addition, adapting to climate change often requires investment of resources. While the capital outlay can be large, there is evidence that in many cases the cost of investing in adaptation action is significantly less than the potential impact costs. This factsheets provides reasons why organisations need to consider the long-term costs and benefits to build a case for investing in adaptation
Keywords
CLIMATE AND WEATHER Adaptation, HUMAN ENVIRONMENT Economics
Content Owners / Rights Holders
NCCARF
Date of Publication
2016
Type of Resource
Factsheet
Format of Resource
pdf
Relevant Sector
Small and medium enterprises
Geographical Scope
National
Relevant LG Functional Area
Corporate and business services
Council Type
All council types
URL / DOI for resource access
https://www.nccarf.edu.au/synthesis/climate-change-adaptation-briefing-note-2-finance-officer
Relevant Governance Indicator
Climate risk management, Adaptation planning