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Climate change impacts & risk management: guide for business & government

This document is a guide to integrating climate change impacts into risk management and other strategic planning activities in Australian public and private sector organisations. (Australian greenhouse office: October 2009) More info >>

Climate Change Implementation Plan for the Pacific (2009-2015) (Pacific Islands)

This study describes the areas of focus for the ADB Pacific Department's operations, identifies key gaps between country and ADB actions, as well as opportunities for scaling up ADB's assistance related to mitigation, adaptation and associated crosscutting needs. (Asian Development Bank (ADB): February 2010) More info >>

Reducing the Risk of Disaster and Climate Vulnerability in the Pacific Islands

Series of reports detailing the need to promote in-country government arrangements for risk reduction considerations across the Pacific Islands, promoting community-based, risk reduction initiatives through provincial and local government, civil society and all stakeholder groups.
(World Bank: 2009) More info >>

Climate change: risk & vulnerability in Australia

This report explores the risks to Australia from climate change over the next 50 years, providing an analysis of comparative risks to identify priorities for adaptation action and planning. (Australian greenhouse office: March 2005) More info >>

Pacific Islands Climate Prediction Project

This AusAID funded project aims to enhance the National Meteorological Services in Pacific Island countries to improve seasonal forecasting. (Australian Bureau of Meteorology: 2007) More info >>

Preparedness for climate change

This study assesses the future impact of climatic changes upon the frequency and severity of disasters and the implications for humanitarian response and preparedness. (International Strategy for Disaster Reduction: 2003) More info >>


 

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