Climate change adaptation
Alternative labels
Climate resilience
Adaptive capacity
Article
Climate change poses a ‘direct threat’ to Australia’s national security. It must be a political priority
A Senate report recommended several measures the government should take to prepare for climate-fuelled migration, natural disasters and conflicts. The response so far has been underwhelming.
Report
The cost of doing nothing
This report, prepared by the world’s largest humanitarian network, warns that the number of people needing humanitarian assistance every year as a result of climate-related disasters could double by 2050. It suggests that this rising human toll will come with a huge financial price tag, with climate-related humanitarian costs ballooning to US$20 billion per year...
Strategy
Northern Territory climate change response: towards 2050
This document outlines the long-term vision of the Northern Territory government. A climate change response is a responsible economic strategy. It recognises that as Australia and the world transition to a low-carbon economy and respond to climate risk, those that don’t will be left behind.
Report
A framework for the national climate change risk assessment for Aotearoa New Zealand
This document describes the framework and methods to be used for the first National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA), which will help to inform priorities for action in the forthcoming National Adaptation Plan.
Guide
Enhancing NDCs: a guide to strengthening national climate plans
This guide is designed to help practitioners think through how to structure their country’s enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions across three dimensions: strengthening targets to reduce emissions (mitigation), enhancing climate resilience (adaptation) and clearly communicating their actions to build trust and facilitate effective implementation.