I'm interested in climate change responses at the local and regional scale, in particular how public sector organisations adapt to the impacts of climate change by systematic planning and through organisational development and change. I have worked extensively with local and regional governments and agencies in Australia on climate change adaptation planning, both as a practitioner / facilitator and as a researcher. I'm currently Chair of Geography of Global Change at the University of Freiburg in Germany.
Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit
Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit and User Guide: a comprehensive guide to planning for climate change adaptation in three steps
Local climate change adaptation planning
Introduction
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The earth’s climate is continuously changing but accelerated rates of climate change over the last century are of significant concern. Increases in average temperatures have...
Framing climate change adaptation in policy and practice
Understanding current and future climate change impacts, and how best to respond, are major challenges for Australian communities. Decision-makers need to consider the range of potential...
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weADAPT® is a collaborative platform, supported by the Stockholm Environment Institute. weADAPT® has been established since 2007.