Decision Making and Planning

Western Australia - Draft State Coastal Planning Policy (SPP 2.6) Feb 2012

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

Assess differing kinds of coastal impacts along coastlines

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Address shortcomings in previous policy in regard to sea level rise projections.
Outcomes Achieved 

Drafted amended policy (currently being considered by Minister of Planning).

When...

Developing Flexible Adaptation Pathways for the Peron Naturaliste Coastal Region of Western Australia 2011 - 2012

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Engagement
Leadership
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Risks and Impacts Addressed 
Impact of sea level rise, coastal inundation, storm events and riverine flooding to 2100.
Drivers for Adaptation Action 

Previous studies identified the region as highly susceptible to the potential impacts of...

Outcomes Achieved 

Phase 1 regional hazard assessment incorporated erosion into hazard modelling, identified...

Terrain Natural Resource Management - Project Catalyst: innovative sugarcane farming

Critical Success Factors 
Cost
Engagement
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Research and Assessment
Decision Making and Planning
Implementation
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Work with sugarcane farmers to trial innovative farming practices that may become adopted more...
Outcomes Achieved 

Pioneering partnerships between Mackay region's natural resource management group, Reef...

Tasmanian Dept of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE): Impact of Climate Chnge on Agriculture

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

Increasing variability in rainfall distribution and increasing temperature - impacts on farm...

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Develop information sheets for adaptation options for farmers.
Outcomes Achieved 

Series of information sheets outlining adaptation options.

Department of Primary Industries (Victoria) - Climate Change projects including Climate Dogs video

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Cost
Engagement
Sustainability
Phase of project 
Decision Making and Planning
Implementation
Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Increased climate variability and change resulting in shifting weather patterns. Build the...
Outcomes Achieved 

Increased capacity of famers to understand weather drivers and plan for the future.

Award...

Dairy Australia: Future Ready Dairy Systems

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

Changed rainfall patterns, drought, temperature increases

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Ensure that there are viable, practical and profitable options for dairy farmers so that the...
Outcomes Achieved 

Improved resilience of farm business systems.

Shared knowledge and practice on adaptation...

Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association - Adaptive Water Management

Critical Success Factors 
Connectivity
Leadership
Phase of project 
Decision Making and Planning
Implementation
Risks and Impact Assessed 

Impacts of extreme water restrictions on reduced primary production and water quality

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Enable water sharing - precision agriculture and environmental management concurrently.
Outcomes Achieved 

Increased productivity.

Increased community involvement in adaptive management of water...

Managing grapevines during heatwaves

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

Hotter growing conditions and heat wave events

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Project funded by DAFF and delivered by Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation. Aims...
Outcomes Achieved 

Project is still in initiation stage

Sustainable forest production in southwest Western Australia

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

Mortality in conifer plantations and decreased productivity linked to extreme weather events...

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
WA Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) and the Forest Products Commission WA...
Outcomes Achieved 

Sustainable and profitable plantations.

Future Farm Industries CRC: leading edge research projects on profitable perennials

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

Impacts on roles of perennials in adapting to climate change

Drivers for Adaptation Action 
Need to increase productivity and profitability of existing farm systems. Explore this research...
Outcomes Achieved 

Perennials provide a tool to adapt to climate change.