National Adaptation Research Plans

National Adaptation Research Plans are an important tool for coordinating climate change adaptation research across Australia. The plans identify critical gaps in the information available to decision-makers in key vulnerable sectors and regions, set national research priorities, and identify science capacity that could be harnessed to conduct priority research. These Plans will be developed around a number of priority themes:

• Terrestrial Biodiversity
• Human Health
• Marine Biodiversity & Resources
• Freshwater Biodiversity
• Settlements and Infrastructure
• Social, Economic & Institutional Dimensions
• Emergency Management
• Primary Industries
• Indigenous communities

The development of each Plan is led by a small drafting team, in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, researchers, and key stakeholders.  

If you would like further information about the development of National Adaptation Research Plans, please contact Frank Stadler or Daniel Stock