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This paper recommends ways in which Victoria, Australia’s land use planning and development controls can best support the government’s policy for managing the coastal impacts of climate change. Chapter 3 specifically addresses the current scientific

'Technology has revolutionised the world of surveying and spatial information in general but we can no longer meet the needs of industry and government,' said Professor Rizos, head of the UNSW School of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems (SSIS)...

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This document reports on the conference convened in Jeju, Republic of Korea, on 3-6 December 2008, aimed at discussing and exchanging information and experiences on the following issues: (i) awareness of the impacts of climate change in

This policy provides the framework for the full integration of disaster risk reduction into Australia’s aid program. The policy supports the significant efforts of partner governments, UN agencies, civil society and others to implement the Hyogo Framework

'This additional funding demonstrates the commitment by the Australian Government to deepen their support for disaster reduction in the region' said Jeremy Collymore, executive director of Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency...

This document identifies the research that is needed to enhance understanding of the social, economic and institutional dimensions of climate change adaptation in Australia. It outlines priority areas for research that can better inform decisions about

The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) is seeking comments on the draft National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: social, economic and institutional dimensions...

More than 60 scientists from all regions are meeting this week in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA) to recommend standard drought indices for various types of droughts and to develop guidelines for countries in implementing and improving drought early warning systems...