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July 2010 NCCARF Newsletter out now
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Read and download the latest edition of the NCCARF quarterly Newsletter. To view the archive of past newsletters visit the publications page20 July 2010: Vale Stephen Schneider
Vale Stephen H. Schneider 1945-2010
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The NCCARF team is very saddened to hear news of the death of Stephen Schneider.Just over two weeks ago Stephen delivered a keynote address at the 2010 International Climate Change Adaptation Conference at the Gold Coast. Stephen had an innate ability to engage, inform and challenge people about the reality of climate change and the urgency of the need to respond.
May 7: Call for proposals for Synthesis and Integrative Research Program
Under Phase 2 of the NCCARF Synthesis and Integrative Research Program, NCCARF is opening a call for proposals to undertake the following projects:- Limits to adaptation
- Learning from regional climate analogues: Part I
- Coastal ecosystems response to climate change
- Climate change impacts literature review
To download the Application Package for each project, please follow the links below.
Mar 26: Funding available for Marine Biodiversity & Resources research
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water the Hon Penny Wong and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry the Hon Tony Burke today released the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Marine Biodiversity and Resources and announced the allocation of $5.5 million funding for research that meets the priorities identified in the Plan.The Plan identifies five main areas for investigation:
11 Mar: NCCARF Newsletter out now
The first edition of the quarterly NCCARF Newsletter for 2010 is now available online. Click here or visit our Newsletters page to download your copy as a pdf, or subscribe to receive the Newsletter via email at j.langan@griffith.edu.au
Mar 4: Funding available for Settlements & Infrastructure research
Call for Expressions of Interest for Settlements and Infrastructure research grantsPlease note the call for Expressions of Interest for Settlements and Infrastructure Research Grants Program closed on April 9, and applications are being assessed. Updates will be posted on the NCCARF website as the grants process continues.Feb 12: Primary Industries Research Plan open for comment
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Primary Industries
Comments on Consultation Draft
Comments on the draft National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Primary Industries have now closed. The Writing Team is reviewing all submissions and developing a revised version.Dec 8: Research funding for Health Challenges of Climate Change now available
Please note this funding call has now closed. Applications are being considered and successful applicants will be notified by the NHMRC.
The National Health and Medical Research Council is working with NCCARF and the Department of Climate Change to identify and support research to address the health challenges from global climate change, specifically: Dec 8: Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme opens
The European Commission has opened a new call for the Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) targeting projects starting at the end of 2010.
Nov 27:'Report Card' released for Australia's marine environment
The first-ever Australian benchmark of climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and options for adaptation was released in Brisbane in November.The Marine Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Report Card for Australia, and an accompanying website, will provide a biennial guide for scientists, government and the community on observed and projected impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Draft Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions Research Plan open for consultation
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions
Comments on Consultation DraftThe National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) is seeking comments on the draft National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions.
2010 Conference - Draft program now available
The draft program for the NCCARF and CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship joint 2010 International Climate Adaptation Futures Conference is now available. Click here to download the program, or visit our Conference page to register for the Conference or submit an abstract for consideration.
Adaptation Research Network for Primary Industries host announced
The Australian Government Department of Climate Change has announced that the NCCARF Adaptation Research Network for Primary Industries will be hosted by the University of Melbourne.
The University of Melbourne was selected through an open call for expressions of interest, following the closure of the previous Network host, Land and Water Australia.
Sept 25: NCCARF September Newsletter out now
Edition three of the NCCARF Newsletter is available now. Please click here to download a copy.
Please visit www.nccarf.edu.au/user/register to subscribe to receive the newsletter and other regular updates.
Sep 24: Comment invited on National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan for Settlements & Infrastructure
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Settlements and Infrastructure
Comments on Consultation Draft
The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility is seeking comments on the draft National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Settlements and Infrastructure.
Sep 22: Comment invited on National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan for Terrestrial Biodiversity
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Terrestrial Biodiversity
Comments on Consultation Draft
The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility is seeking comments on the draft National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plan: Terrestrial Biodiversity.Sep 15: Call for Abstracts - Settlements & Infrastructure National Forum & Workshop, Nov 9-11
Call for Abstracts
The Adaptation Research Network for Settlements & Infrastructure will host its second National Forum and Workshop at the University of New South Wales, Sydney from 9-11 November 2009.
Oct 9: Call for Expressions of Interest for Emergency Management research grants
Please note the call for Expressions of Interest for Emergency Management Research Grants Program closed on Friday 6 November 2009.
31 August: Registration opens for International Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2010
Registrations are now open for Climate Adaptation Futures: Preparing for the unavoidable impacts of climate change conference to be held on Queensland's Gold Coast from 29 June - 1 July 2010. This landmark event is presented by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility and CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship.
For more information, to submit and abstract and register online visit the International Climate Change Adapation Conference 2010 page.
27 August 2009: The Adaptation College CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
25 August 2009: NCCARF Adaptation Research Network websites go live
The first four of the eight NCCARF Adaptation Research Network dedicated websites are now complete, with the next four in development.
Online now are:
1 July 2009: NCCARF Newsletter Jul edition online
The second edition of the NCCARF Newsletter is now available for viewing or download here
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February 2009: $10 million for research into Health and Climate Change
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong has just announced a funding package of $10 million towards health and climate change research.
Further information is available in the media release available here for download.
28 January 2009.
February 2009: Final National Adaptation Research Plan for Human Health now available
Senator The Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Water and Climate Change has approved the National Adaptation Research Plan for Human Health.
Jan 2009: Adaptation Research Network Hosts Announced
Funding of up to $10 million is being provided over five years to support eight Adaptation Research Networks. The research networks will form part of the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility and will work with the Facility to advance regional and sectoral knowledge about climate change impacts and vulnerability and adaptation options, and to foster an inclusive collaborative research environment, through:
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