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Erosion rates on parts of the Kaikōura Peninsula more than doubled after the 2016 earthquake, showing major quakes can “rapidly alter” the way coastlines evolve, an Otago researcher says.
Otago researchers say policy makers should pre-plan for post-earthquake cordons use in order to minimise negative outcomes on residents and businesses.
Study examines Samoa’s grassroots ability to adapt to climate change, challenging general western perceptions on Pacific nations’ ability to respond to climate change.
This working paper applies critical description to climate change adaptation policy in order to answer the question of how, in a principled way, to share the risks of sea-level rise.
An Asia-Pacific regional conference on health impact assessment (HIA) in Dunedin, New Zealand. 'Health, well-being, and HIA: Working better, working smarter' will take place at the University of Otago on 17-19 November 2010.
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