The last five years have seen an explosion in the number of research publications, government programs and local initiatives focused on climate change adaptation. Policy makers, funders and stakeholders are expecting this emergent community of researchers and practitioners to delivery adaptation outcomes. How successful have we been at transferring adaptation theory into practice? Are we delivering the desired outcomes? What have we learned along the way?
 
This one-day invitation-only workshop, run by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and NCCARF,  brought together leading thinkers and practitioners to share experiences with adaptation in marine conservation and resource use, particularly in fishing and tourism. Participants included researchers, policy makers and resource users with direct experience in developing or applying adaptation knowledge shared knowledge and experience, and reflected on successes and lessons learned. Through a facilitated forum, participants identified a set of guiding principles for maximising the relevance, uptake and application of adaptation knowledge in marine systems, and contributed to developing a marine ‘adaptation directory’

Participant Directory

Workshop information and Presentations

Plenary Presentations:

Conceptualising and enacting adaptation: Tim Smith – University of the Sunshine Coast
Key concepts for adaptation: Shaun Martin – WWF United States
Taking the adaptation message to the commercial fishing industry: Eric Perez – Queensland Seafood Industry Association

Speed Talks – Key Stakeholders

Ryan Donnelly – Harvest Fisheries (Cairns Marine)
Chris Briggs – Tourism Management (GBRMPA)
Doug Baird – Tourism Operator (Quicksilver Group)
Gretta Pecl – Research (University of Tasmania)
Rob Kay – Research (Coastal Zone Management Pty Ltd)
Netatua Pelesikoti – Policy (South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, Samoa)
Darren McEvoy – Research (RMIT University)