Over the last two decades Samoa has suffered major damage from two cyclones in 1990-91, minor damage from a third cyclone in 2004, and an earthquake tsunami in 2009. Changes in the scale and impact of these types of natural disasters are likely to be important consequences of climate change for the country because the...

This paper presents selected findings of a completed project called “Integrated Assessment of Climate Change on Urban Settlements”.

This final report addresses two aspects of the Senate inquiry's terms of reference: the implications of Australia's likely future climate for current farm enterprises and possible future industries; and the need for a national strategy to assist Australian agricultural industries to adapt to climate change. The report discusses some of the risks and opportunities that...

• The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report concluded that the agriculture sector in Australia is particularly vulnerable to climate changes, with potential negative impacts on the amount of produce, quality of produce, reliability of production and on the natural resource base on which agriculture depends. This vulnerability requires high levels of...

This interim report addresses two parts of the Inquiry's terms of reference. Chapter 2 of the report outlines the scientific evidence available on the likely future climate of Australia's key agricultural production zones. Chapter 3 of the report discusses the adequacy of existing drought assistance and exceptional circumstances programs to cope with long-term climatic changes.