by kapow | Jan 22, 2020 | Blog, Government Policy
TIME FOR ADAPTATION ACTION There is a need for the Commonwealth to rethink mechanisms for supporting the states in disaster management through the establishment of a climate change adaptation action arm within the Defence portfolio. A model is offered based on the US...
by kapow | Jan 19, 2020 | Authored Elsewhere, Coastal Conference, Latest News
COVID-19 Coast to Coast News In response to the Federal Government’s recommendations to the current COVID-19 situation, the Organising Committee have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Coast to Coast National Conference. Many of you will be disappointed, as are we....
by kapow | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Storms
Devastation in recent months along the east coast as a result of floods is not new. Back in 1974, Moss Cass, Minister for Environment in the Whitlam Government, pronounced in no uncertain terms “flood plains are for floods”. He was referring to devastation in Brisbane...
by kapow | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog, Water
Parsley Bay in the Summer We live in the glorious eastern suburbs of Sydney overlooking Parsley Bay, on the outer end of Sydney Harbour. This funnel-shaped re-entrant offers one of those delightful out-of-the way spots enjoyed by those privileged to live nearby and...
by kapow | Dec 18, 2019 | Authored Elsewhere, Latest News
South Australia Coastal Research and Development Grants 2020 The purpose of the grants are to fund research and development demonstration projects that: • Examine risks to coastal assets, infrastructure and communities. • Support coastal adaptation. • Develop...