Leading adaptation practices and support strategies for Australia: An international and Australian review of products and tools

Abstract

Australia's adaptation effort is at a watershed. On the one hand, recent growth in experience and research is supporting progress by early adopters, especially those who have benefited from government seed funding; and there is a gradual increase in private as well as public sector interest across several sectors. On the other, this has not yet brought about systemic change, there has been limited movement from assessment to action, and many of the initial government support programs have reached or are reaching their end point. This places a premium on learning from experience to date, and developing and promulgating good products and services to support organisations and decision makers in their adaptation practice. Otherwise progress will be limited and the gains to date could easily be lost. This report addresses the need for a more intentional approach to providing practical support. Show more