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    Tweed canegrower meets the challenge of sea level rise

    This video summarises the innovative practices implemented by a farmer from the Tweed valley in order to adapt to a changing climate
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    Impact of sea level rise on coastal natural values in Tasmania

    The impacts of projected sea-level rise on beach-nesting shorebirds, native coastal vegetation and coastal plant species were assessed across all land tenure in Tasmania in a pilot study that used GIS-based rules and risk assessment methods
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    University of Sydney and City of Sydney: Adaptation strategy deliberation case study

    This case study recounts the development, execution and findings from a Citizens’ Panel conducted in the City of Sydney whereby citizens provided feedback to the City on the development of Sydney’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
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    Planning to adapt – the Marks Point and Belmont South Local Adaptation Plan

    The Lake Macquarie City Council worked with the local community to develop a local adaptation plan which identified existing and new strategies to protect homes from an increased flooding risk
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    Adapting to sea level rise in the Torres Strait

    This case study examines the process led by the Torres Strait Regional Authority, in partnership with state agencies, the Torres Strait Island Regional Council and researchers to examine coastal risks and develop adaptation responses
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    Brisbane floods - rebuilding the Fairfield Shopping Centre

    This snapshot highlights the importance of a sense of community and small grants when recovering from an extreme event, based on the floods that affected a retail centre in Brisbane during the 2011 floods
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    The UK Coastal Change Pathfinder Programme

    A description of the UK Government initiative set as a response to the threat of coastal retreat in the east of England. The aim was to allow local councils to explore new and innovative approaches to planning for and managing coastal change
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    Cyclone Yasi - communities building disaster resilience

    Recovery following severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi was rapid and efficient with numerous examples of community and local government leadership in disaster resilience
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    Pasha Bulker storm - lessons learned

    Gaps in disaster preparedness and a community’s poor awareness of risk posed by a significant east coast low storm provided significant lessons for adapting to future risks
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    Climate change and remote Indigenous coastal communities: Insights from South Goulburn Island, Northern Territory

    A case study of a remote Indigenous community in coastal northern Australia that expressed their concern on climate impacts and their interest on sharing knowledge and preferences to guide future adaptation and decision-making