Australia's National Climate Risk Assessment

Australia has produced its first national assessment of the risks of Climate Change - which are many.

It was put together by the Australian Climate Service.

Australia has a long history of resilience and innovation in the face of challenging climate conditions. As climate patterns shift, the country is uniquely positioned to tackle these head on drawing on diverse landscapes, strong communities and resourceful spirit.

By assessing climate risks, understanding their implications, and taking informed actions, we strengthen our ability to adapt and thrive in a changing world.

Having a detailed understanding of the challenges we face is a proactive first step that allows Australia to prioritise and innovate areas where action is needed most. It enables us to turn uncertainty into opportunity – ensuring that we have the chance not just to react to change but shape a resilient future for our communities, the environment and the economy.

It's also worth saying that the country's Bureau of Meteorology has a very good website full of additional information on related issues. I used to use this with 'A' level students to explore the impacts of El Nino. Interestingly they include weather forecasts for Antarctica.

They also include data on current levels of water storage.