Managing Climate Risks to Australia's Infrastructure
Short Summary of Resource
This report examines the consequences of climate change risks to infrastructure, the state of preparation among businesses and governments and the steps needed to improve Australia’s climate readiness.
Detailed description of the resource
This report synthesises information from a broad range of sources and comprises a desktop review of academic, business and government documents supplemented by engagement with companies, industry associations, regulators and government departments. The aim is to provide a coherent and compelling overview of the current state of knowledge and activity in the following areas: scientific understanding of climate change-related impacts on infrastructure; exploration of the economic and social consequences; and action undertaken in Australia to address climate change risks to infrastructure
Keywords
CLIMATE AND WEATHER Risks, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Impacts
Content Owners / Rights Holders
Climate Institute
Date of Publication
2013
Type of Resource
Report
Format of Resource
pdf
Relevant Sector
Built environment and infrastructure , Small and medium enterprises
