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Treading water in a changing climate: The vulnerability of Australia's tropical islands to sea level rise (2011–2014)

Abstract:
Our understanding and capacity to respond to rapid sea level rise is emerging as a major liability for Australia. While the latest international scientific consensus estimates that the global ocean will rise by a minimum of 1 m by 2100, we are ill-prepared to respond to the impending challenges for coastal ecosystems, human communities and infrastructure. This project will define the challenges, vulnerabilities and solutions for part of Australia's coastal geography (>1,100 islands on the Great Barrier Reef and in Torres Strait). In doing so, it will build a major program on sea level rise which will integrate Australia's significant expertise and recent scientific investments to answer the questions and challenges that lie ahead.
Grant type:
ARC Super Science Fellowships
Researchers:

  • Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg

    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Peter Mumby

    Professorial Research Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Professorial Research Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversit
    Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Stuart Phinn

    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Catherine Lovelock

    ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversit
    Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council