10/05/2023
The next Climate Adaptation conference is happening in Adelaide this July. The call for abstracts is closing 14th May 2023. https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/CA2023/welcome.html
Leading the research community to generate the information needed by government, business and the co
The key roles of NCCARF include:
— developing National Adaptation Research Plans to identify critical gaps in the information available to decision-makers
— synthesising existing and emerging national and international research on climate change impacts and adaptation and developing targeted communication products
— undertaking a program of integrative research to address national priorities, a
10/05/2023
The next Climate Adaptation conference is happening in Adelaide this July. The call for abstracts is closing 14th May 2023. https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/CA2023/welcome.html
Join the team at Griffith University to work on a revision of CoastAdapt https://www.seek.com.au/job/58847309?type=standout
19/01/2021
Join NCCARF at the Gobeshona Conference on Research into Action on Locally Led Adaptation this week. We will be looking at "Adaptation to coastal erosion and flooding: the case of Australia" this Saturday 23rd January 2pm AEST. You can register for the session here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/viQ1CyoNQ6CrE5kORuMeQaS?domain=forms.gle
Gobeshona Conference We encourage participants to attend as many sessions as possible and network with other interested people from different backgrounds & geographic regions.
08/09/2020
NCCARF was delighted to be involved in the development of the Queensland Government's tools for households and small businesses adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. You can find out more information at: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/climate/climate-change/resources
28/01/2020
Dr Sarah Boulter talks about climate change and erosion for Crikey
The science behind our vanishing beaches We are already seeing the impact of climate change on our coastal communities. The way forward demands difficult conversations and challenging decisions.
20/01/2020
Australia's climate change polarisation hampers long-term bushfire fixes “We need to re-invent and re-think the management of our landscape,” Peter Kanowski, professor of forestry at the Australian National University told CHN
16/01/2020
Our Director, Professor Jean Palutikof talks to ABC News Breakfast
News Breakfast on Twitter “Scott Morrison says he wants to focus on practical responses to , like resilience and adaptation. 3 years ago, the Govt axed funding to the org that was doing much of that work — the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. We spoke to its director. https://t.co/HXw8...
The latest State of the Climate is now available.
09/11/2018
The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP, today launched the Queensland Biodiversity and Ecosystems Climate Adaptation Plan at Walkabout Creek. NCCARF were delighted to have helped develop the plan. https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/climate/climate-change/adapting/sectors-systems
08/10/2018
The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change released the Special Report on "The Impacts of Global Warming of 1.5 °C above Pre-industrial Levels" on 8th October. This report can be accessed at
IPCC - Special Report on 1.5 Degrees Special Report on 1.5 Degrees
11/09/2018
Today the Queensland Human Health and Wellbeing Climate Change Adaptation Plan was launched in Brisbane. NCCARF staff led the development of the plan with our colleagues at the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA).
Call for tobacco-style taxes on carbon polluters in climate change strategy Killer heatwaves, more disease outbreaks and higher risks to children are highlighted in a Queensland Government climate change plan released today.