The Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlements and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI) is hosted by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

ACCARNSI is one of eight Adaptation Research Networks hosted by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF), Griffith University.

The aim of ACCARNSI is to initiate and develop effective strategies to respond to climate change through mitigation, adaptation and implementation. It is bringing together researchers and stakeholders with an interest in climate change adaptation for coastal settlements, public and private infrastructure, the built environment and urban regional planning. Research direction will assist government, the private sector and vulnerable regions and communities to make informed decisions on how best to educate, plan and manage adaptation for the risks of climate change on coastal settlements, urban and built environments and infrastructure.

ACCARNSI /ALGA NATIONAL ROADSHOW - MAY 2012

ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVE USE OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION TOOLS: A LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH INITIATIVE

"What are local government practitioners saying about their experiences with climate change adaptation tools? And what helpful advice can they offer to professional peers and other end users to enable them to select appropriate adaptation tools and use them effectively?"

ACCARNSI in collaboration with the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and all State and Territory Local Government Associations (LGA) has undertaken a local government research initiative to address these questions.

Philip Booth and Ron Cox will facilitate a two hour workshop at each capital city LGA to summarise key findings and outputs from the Stage 1 Case Studies Report and accompanying portfolio of 18 Case Studies and Statewide Synopses, the Stage 2 National Survey Report on Climate Change Adaptation Tools used by 115 Local Councils and Regional Organisations of Councils (ROCs) around Australia and the Stage 3 Synthesis Report culminating in a Decision Support Guide. Feedback will be encouraged from workshop participants to improve the draft Decision Support Guide. Please click on your nearest capital city for invitation including workshop date, time, location and RSVP details.

SYDNEY - Wednesday 16 May, 10am to 12pm, LGSA, Level 8, 28 Margaret St, Sydney
MELBOURNE - Thursday 17 May, 10am to 12pm, MAV, Rm 1103, Level 11, 60 Collins St, Melbourne
HOBART - Friday 18 May, 10am to 12pm, Lower Ground Conference Room, Hobart City Council (behind the Town Hall)
PERTH - Monday 21 May, 2pm to 4pm, Council House, 27-29 St Georges Tce, Perth (please see Concierge on arrival to be directed to the meeting room)
ADELAIDE - Tuesday 22 May, 2pm to 4pm, Eyre Peninsula Meeting Room, LGA House, 148 Frome St, Adelaide
DARWIN - Wednesday 23 May, 2pm to 4pm, LGANT Training Room, 21 Parap Road, Parap, Darwin
BRISBANE - Thursday 24 May, 2pm to 4pm, LGAQ House, Level 2, 25 Evelyn St, Newstead, Brisbane

Stage 1 Case Studies Report
Portfolio of 18 Case Studies and Statewide Synopses
Stage 2 National Survey Report on Climate Change Adaptation Tools
SURVEY - ACCARNSI Adaptation Tools  Processes

Please contact ACCARNSI if you would like further information.