Australia

Environmental Science and Engineering
Subseries: Environmental Science

In many parts of the world, climatic variations are recognized as one of the major factors contributing to land degradation impacting on agricultural systems performance and

Overall, the negative health impacts of global climate change are anticipated to significantly outweigh positive impacts. Furthermore, global climate change will continue for decades, even after the effective implementation of mitigation measures. By

Developing Community Weather-safe Structures and Behaviour. Research Series Report 2

This 18-month research report shows that non English speakers (NESH) in Australia, normally recent immigrants or refugees, are among the most marginalized for hearing

Australia supports a holistic and integrated approach to disaster risk reduction within the context of sustainable development in the Asia Pasific region.

Today the world is facing a greater water crisis than ever. Droughts of lesser magnitude are resulting in greater impact. Even in years with normal precipitation, water shortages have become widespread in both developing and developed nations, in humid as

This publication is part of the series Hazards and Disasters that marks the conclusion of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) (1990-2000). Storms are fundamental to life on Earth. But their impacts on society (and environment)

This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It provides solutions to problems associated with disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and property.