Understanding the adaptive capacity of Australian small to medium enterprises to climate change and variability

Short Summary of Resource
This study examines the underlying factors and processes shaping adaptive capacity of Australian SMEs’ to climate change and associated sea level rise
Detailed description of the resource
Specifically, the research asks the following questions: 1) How have SMEs considered and integrated adaptation into business planning? 2) What are the key underlying processes that constrain and influence the adaptive capacities of SMEs? and 3) What types of support are required to promote SME business continuity under a changing climate? 
Keywords
CLIMATE AND WEATHER Adaptation, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Sea level rise
Content Owners / Rights Holders
NCCARF
Date of Publication
2013
Type of Resource
Sector reports
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/sites/default/files/attached_files_publications/Kuruppu_2013_Understanding_the_adaptive_capacity_of_SMEs.pdf
Relevant Governance Indicator
Climate risk management, Adaptation planning