The report analysing the extent to which existing regulatory regimes support action by major infrastructure sectors in adapting to climate change. The report investigates regulation of infrastructure sectors including electricity, transport and telecommunications. It also examines the ability of planning regimes, environmental impact assessment and government procurement processes to take into account risks arising from climate change. The report, The Role of Regulation in Facilitating or Constraining Adaptation to Climate Change for Australian Infrastructure, was developed by Maddocks Solicitors for the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE).

The report will supplement work being undertaken by the Productivity Commission in its current inquiry into regulatory and policy barriers to climate change adaptation.

“It is important that regulations in Australia allow companies to adapt effectively to climate change,” said Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus.

View the report online.

In October and November 2010, the Marine Adaptation Network held a series of focused strategy (‘roundtable’) meetings with key marine stakeholders across Australia to assess the concerns and needs of industry, government, and non-government organisations (NGOs) in attempting to reduce and manage the risks associated with climate change impacts on the marine environment and various marine sectors. View the REPORT (3.87 MB) of focused strategy meetings with marine biodiversity and resources stakeholders across six states and the Northern Territory.

The Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency‘s 2011 supplement report Climate Change Risks to Coastal Buildings and Infrastructure presents additional data on the exposure of commercial buildings, light industrial buildings, and transport infrastructure. View the report online

Released in 2009, the report Climate Change Risks to Australia’s Coasts presents an assessment of the risks of climate change for Australia’s coastal zone, which include risks to settlements, infrastructure, ecosystems and industries. View the report online

Peat Leith & Marcus Haward from the Marine Adaptation Network investigate climate adaptation in the Australian edible oyster industry with their final report.

Full Report
(PDF, 90 pages, 3.5MB).
Executive Summary
(PDF, 12 pages, 1.5MB).
Information Sheet
(PDF, 4 pages, 0.8MB).

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