Coastal areas
Guide
Coastal management: creating culturally safe opportunities when engaging First Nations people
These guidelines provide an overview of the considerations for engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, knowledge holders and Indigenous-led organisations when preparing coastal management programs. The guidelines aim to support the aspirations and cultural practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and enhance community leadership in caring for Country.
Guide
Coastal hazards and climate change guidance
This guidance document helps ensure coastal hazards and climate change are being factored into planning in New Zealand's coastal areas.
Report
The economic dynamics and population change of Australia’s regional cities
This research investigates patterns and dynamics of population, migration and economic change in Australian regional urban centres 2011–2016 through the changing economic profile and performance of Australia’s regional urban centres. It also assesses how demographic and migration patterns are shaping and responding to economic change.
Report
Victorian government response to the VEAC's assessment of Victoria's Coastal Reserves final report
The Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’s (VEAC) Assessment of Victoria’s Coastal Reserves final report was tabled in Parliament on 18 June 2020. This is the Victorian government’s response, as required by section 26G of the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council Act 2001.
Policy report
Adapting to a changing climate in the management of coastal zones
This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the recent and projected socio-economic development of coastal areas. It reviews the environmental pressures exerted by human activities on coastal areas, as well as the impacts of climate change that exacerbate existing challenges. The paper calls for a co-ordinated and well-adapted policy response to address these challenges.