%T Regional business development in a variable and changing climate %A John Martin %I Victorian Centre for Climate Change Adaptation Research %D 2011 %K Climate change, %K Small business, %K Climate change adaptation %U https://apo.org.au/node/238936 %X Adaptation issues across all businesses relate to coping with extreme temperatures, water restrictions, fire or flood. When climatic variations result in fire and flood the impact is felt by all businesses. Adaptation through planning and preparation is seen as an essential strategy for the sustainability of all businesses during and beyond extreme climatic events. %9 Report