A model framework for assessing risk and adaptation to climate change on Australian coasts

Collaborating Organisation

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• Delft University of Technology 
• The University Of Queensland  Research Organization
• The University Of Sydney  Research Organization
• UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education   Research Organization

Scheme

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• Climate Change Adaptation Research Grants

Abstract

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• The project aims to develop a modelling framework to integrate geomorphological, engineering and economic approaches to assesing risk for the Australian coast. Coastal land use planning and management needs an indication of the degree of risk.

Date/time Interval

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• 2011 - 2012

Research Areas

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• 040601 - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND REGOLITH AND LANDSCAPE EVOLUTION
• 040604 - NATURAL HAZARDS
• 050205 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Awarded By

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• Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 

Contributor

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• Woodroffe, Colin - Chief Investigator

Geographic Focus

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• Australia 
• Netherlands 

Geographic Focus

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• Australia  Country
• Netherlands  Country

Sponsor Award Id

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• DCCEE 2010/02213

Local Award Id

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• 11957