Climate Change: Adaptation for Queensland Issues Paper

Queensland Government
Posted on: 10/09/2011 - Updated on: 2/19/2019

Posted by

Hannah Robinson

Published

Abstract

Queensland is no stranger to harsh weather and its damaging effects. We have seen first hand the devastation that extreme weather can cause to our landscape, communities and economy. Scientists warn that Queensland is likely to be severely impacted by changes in temperature, rainfall, sea level and extreme weather events. As our knowledge of climate science, climate change impacts and potential risks evolves, our policy responses need to be reassessed. This is the Queensland Government's climate change adaptation issues paper, which explores projected risks and adaptation actions. The paper is separated into the following seven sectors:

  • Human Settlements
  • Infrastructure
  • Ecosystems
  • Water Management
  • Primary Industries
  • Emergency Management
  • Human Health

Citation

Queensland Government (2011). Climate change: Adaptation for Queensland issues paper. Brisbane, Austrailia: Department of Environment and Resource Management. Retrieved from CAKE: http://www.cakex.org/virtual-library/climate-change-adaptation-queensla…