Disaster planning
Working paper
The social and political effects of Tropical Cyclone Winston in Fiji: recent research perspectives
This paper summarises three recent publications that analyse some of the social and political effects of Tropical Cyclone Winston in Fiji.
Briefing paper
Climate change and urbanisation in Pacific Island Countries
As climate change continues to unfold, urban areas in the Pacific Islands region may find themselves particularly at risk. Urban planning which takes the likelihood of climate change into account is critically important.
Guide
Emergency management and disaster resilience: a quick guide
This quick guide provides information about domestic arrangements at the Commonwealth level to work with state and territory governments on emergency and disaster management and resilience.
Assessment
Queensland state heatwave risk assessment
This document presents a comprehensive analysis of future climate risk undertaken for a natural hazard risk assessment in Queensland. It is underpinned by a robust scientific basis, enabling all stakeholders, including state agencies, disaster management groups, infrastructure owners and town planners, to understand, plan for, and reduce the risk from heatwaves.
Report
Preparing for the era of disasters
This report warns that we are entering a new era in the security of Australia, not because of terrorism, the rise of China or even the cybersecurity threat, but because of climate change.