Sustainability

Southeast Thornlands Structure Plan - planning for the future (Redland Shire Council)

Critical Success Factors 
Cost
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Locate development areas above 100yr ARI sea level rise - prior to legislated requirement to do so.
Outcomes Achieved 

 ...

Brisbane Airport - New Parallel Runway Project

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Engagement
Leadership
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Risks and Impacts Addressed 
Given the sub-tropical location of the site and its proximity to the coast, the key climate change...
Drivers for Adaptation Action 

In 2005, engineering design and Environmental Impact Assessment process started.

Outcomes Achieved 

Climate resilience factored into infrastructure design.

Build Environment Adaptation Framework - Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Cost
Leadership
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
ASBEC identified the need for developing a comprehensive framework for adaptation in the built...
Outcomes Achieved 

Outlines rationale for very necessary collaboration, coordination and good governance to...

Building Resilience Rating Tool (BRRT)

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Cost
Engagement
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Implementation
Risks and Impact Assessed 

Houses at risk of extreme weather events & sea level rise

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
The Insurance Council of australia and the Australian Resilience taskforce commissioned Edge...
Outcomes Achieved 

Edge Enviroment has designed and delivered a user friendly website for policyholders and the...

Western Adelaide Region - collaborative adaptation planning project

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Engagement
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Implementation
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
The City of West Torrens is undertaking a Western Adelaide Region Climate Change Adaptation Plan (...
Outcomes Achieved 

Actively engages  real decision makers, those who actually deal with the impacts & problems...

Central Local Government Region (South Australia) - collaborative adaptation planning process

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Demonstrate cooperation between environment, economic and social planning sectors (TBL)
Outcomes Achieved 

Adaptation planning process based on  good quality information about climate, demographics...

Green Cover Demonstration Project - NSW Government Architects Office, NSW Public Works & OEH

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Cost
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Risks and Impact Assessed 

 ...

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Develop strategies to retrofit & enhance resilience of uban areas.
Outcomes Achieved 

 ...

East Gippsland Shire Council: partnership with ICLEI Oceania

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Engagement
Leadership
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Started early on adaptation, following an intensive in-house process for identifying risks...
Outcomes Achieved 

 ...

Bass Coast Shire Council - community engagement programs

Critical Success Factors 
Engagement
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Decision Making and Planning
Implementation
Risks and Impact Assessed 

 

  • sea level rise;
  • storm events, flooding and inundation;
  • warmer seas
    • ...
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Engage community in planning for the potential impacts of climate change. ...
Outcomes Achieved 

 ...