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Author: Cathy Van Extel

Climate change means more floods, fires and heatwaves. Some communities are already adapting

Source(s): Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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There is concern Australia is well behind in its efforts to adapt to the effects of more intense and frequent weather events, according to Sarah Boulter, associate professor in Climate Adaptation at the University of Tasmania.

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One of the key ways to counter the effects of climate change and make our cities more liveable as temperatures rise is through urban greening, says GBCA chief executive Davina Rooney.

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The Australian Coastal Councils Association (ACCA), which has 200 members, is calling for a coordinated national approach to managing the impacts of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, storm surges and riverine flooding.

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Hazards Flood Heatwave Wildfire
Themes Climate change Community-based DRR
Country and region Australia
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