The University of Queensland

Defend or retreat? Adapting to the impacts of sea level rise as a result of rapid climate change (2011–2015)

Abstract:

This project addresses rapid sea level rise by bringing together an international multi-disciplinary team based at The University of Queensland. This team, which includes two ARC Federation Fellows, as well as leading specialists in planning and maritime law, will draw upon recent Super Science investments as well as geomorphological, urban planning and climate change projections in order to develop natural resource management strategies, forward planning for coastal infrastructure, and the active development of legal frameworks and related policies in order to prepare coastal Australia for the serious challenges of the projected sea level change over the coming decades and century.

Grant type:

ARC Super Science Fellowships

Researchers:

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  Professor Hugh Possingham

  V-C Senior Research Fellow
  

  School of the Environment

  Faculty of Science

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  Professor Andrew Griffiths

  Executive Dean
  

  Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

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  Professor John Quiggin

  Professorial Research Fellow
  

  School of Economics

  Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Funded by:

Australian Research Council