Climate change risks to Australia's coasts: a first pass national assessment

Short Summary of Resource: This Report presents the ?ndings of the ?rst national assessment of the risks of climate change for the whole of Australia’s coastal zone
Detailed description of the resource: This report focuses on risks to settlements and infrastructure, ecosystems and industries in the coastal zone. The spatial and quantitative analysis is restricted to risks to residential buildings at 2100. Analysis of other risks has been through literature review and expert opinion
Keywords: CLIMATE AND WEATHER Risks
Content Owners / Rights Holders: Australian Government
Date of Publication: 2011
Type of Resource: Report
Format of Resource: pdf
Relevant Sector: Built environment and infrastructure , Biodiversity and ecosystems, Industry & resources
Geographical Scope: National
Relevant LG Functional Area: Engineering/infrastructure
Council Type: Coastal
URL / DOI for resource access: http://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/fa553e97-2ead-47bb-ac80-c12adffea944/files/cc-risks-full-report.pdf
Relevant Governance Indicator: Climate risk assessments