Climate Adaptation

David Rissik1 1Senior Principal Climate Change Adaptation with BMT Global Abstract: CoastAdapt was launched in June 2107. Since then there have been various updates, but it has generally remained constant and available to all users and interested people to support...

Dr Josephine Castillo1 1 Wildcare (Friends of Tasman Island), Tasmania, Australia   Abstract Tasman Island is a remote, precipitous island off Tasmania’s south-east, accessible only by helicopter. Its lighthouse guides shipping to Hobart, including the Sydney-to-Hobart yachtrace, and a close view of...

Mr Lawrance Ferns1, Mr Viktor Brenners1 1Department Of Environment, Land, Water & Planning Abstract Climate change impacts are projected to increase the risks of coastal hazards, including sea-level rise, inundation, erosion and storms. These hazards will vary geographically across Victoria’s...

Joanne Ludbrook1 1Curtin University, Perth, Australia, 2Peron Naturaliste Partnership, Mandurah, Australia Abstract This research is a community focused coastal climate change study; it will show how community coastal values can be identified and incorporated into coastal hazard risk management and...

Ms Liz Johnstone1, Ms Siân Willmott1 1AECOM, Melbourne, Australia Abstract High performance buildings and assets are essential for our future cities. The decisions we make today will determine how ready we are for the future – particularly in the face...

Mr Tomas Brage1, Dr Paola Leardini1 1University of Queensland School of Architecture, Brisbane, Australia Abstract South East Queensland, in Eastern Australia, is a region naturally prone to flooding.  While this intrinsic hydrologic characteristic of the area was well known to...

Mr Viktor Brenners1 1Dept Of Envi. Land, Water & Planning (victoria), East Melbourne, Australia Abstract Viktor has more than 25 years’ experience in the public and private sectors (local and international), specialising in water resource management issues, including water cycle...

Ms Anne Leitch1 1Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia Abstract Caravan parks and camping grounds on coastal Crown land are well known for the important role they play in terms of social and economic benefits in terms of tourism, lifestyle, affordable...

Mr Gildas Colleter1, Mr Shanon Hunt2 1JBP, Lvel 2, 433 Boundary Street, Spring Hill, Australia, 2City of Gold Coast, Po Box 5042 Gold Coast Mail Centre, Australia Abstract Beach nourishment is a key adaptive strategy to address some of the...

Ms Phebe Bicknell1 1Cardno, Melbourne, Australia Abstract There is an expectation for coastal managers and planners to use the best available data and knowledge to inform their decision making in managing, adapting and protecting our coastlines. Technical experts are regularly...