• ASPI warns disasters are likely to become larger, more complex, and occur simultaneously as a result of climate change.
    ASPI warns disasters are likely to become larger, more complex, and occur simultaneously as a result of climate change.
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Hardening Australia: climate change and national disaster resilience

20 August 2009
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This ASPI Special Report, by Athol Yates and Anthony Bergin, warns that as a result of climate change, disasters are likely to become larger, more complex, occur simultaneously and in regions that have either not experienced the natural hazard previously or at the same intensity or frequency.

The report recommends that emergency services will need to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the impact of climate change on the risks for which they are responsible.

COAG should develop a National Partnership Agreement on Disaster Resilience with the states that would provide $150 million to reward the states' measurable improvement in disaster outcomes.

This publication is now available on the ASPI website, where you can order a hard copy or download the PDF.

Alternatively contact ASPI on (02) 6270 5100.

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