Thursday, June 4th, 2009
On 4 June 2009 we held a forum in Canberra to consider how we can make it easier for primary producers to adapt to Australia’s changing climate. You can download videos of the presentations.
Publications
CLIMAG issue 16, December 2008
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
CLIMAG 16 is now available for download.
Farm viability in a changing climate
Monday, August 18th, 2008
A case study to see the potential impact of climate change on farm viability.
The implications of climate change for insurable climate risks
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Australia’s agricultural sector is likely to become more exposed to the risks of climate change. Insurance can help producers face the challenge of adapting to those risks.
Water resources in a changing climate: Western Victoria
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Water availability is a key issue in Australia. A changing climate will place greater demand
on water resources. We need to factor the risks associated with climate change into the
ways we use water.
Water resources in a changing climate: southern South Australia
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Water availability is a key issue in Australia. A changing climate will place greater demand
on water resources. We need to factor the risks associated with climate change into the
ways we use water.
Weather drivers in Queensland
Monday, August 18th, 2008
The climate of Australia varies across many different regions and timescales.
The major weather drivers in Queensland are: trade winds; El Niño – Southern Oscillation; tropical cyclones and tropical depressions; the monsoon; the Madden-Julian Oscillation; the inland trough; cut-off lows; cloudbands; and frontal changes.
Weather drivers in South Australia
Monday, August 18th, 2008
The climate of Australia varies across many different regions and timescales.
The major weather drivers in South Australia are: El Niño – Southern Oscillation; frontal systems; cut-off lows; blocking highs; the Indian Ocean Dipole; cloudbands; and the Southern Annular Mode.
Weather drivers in Victoria
Monday, August 18th, 2008
The climate of Australia varies across many different regions and timescales.
The major weather drivers in Victoria are: El Niño – Southern Oscillation; frontal systems; cut-off lows; blocking highs; the Southern Annular Mode; and cloudbands.
Weather drivers in Western Australia
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Australia’s climate varies across many different regions and timescales.
The major weather drivers in Western Australia are: frontal systems; cut-off lows; the west coast trough; blocking highs; the Southern Annular Mode; the Indian Ocean Dipole; cloudbands; and tropical systems.