These Topics are for the Climate section of the Atmosphere theme.

Topics for Ambient air quality

Climate

Understanding and research

In the 5 years since SoE 2011, international climate science has advanced significantly. The IPCC, operating under the United Nations, is the leading international scientific body for the assessment of climate change.
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Climate
Effectiveness of management
TasmaniaGreater Melbourne
Climate

Planning and strategy

An important role of government is to develop effective policies, implemented through supporting strategies and plans.
2016
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Climate
Effectiveness of management
South Coast
Climate

Role and coordination of different levels of government

The 3 levels of government in Australia all contribute to the Australian community’s ability to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
2016
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Climate
Effectiveness of management
Greater AdelaideAustralian Capital TerritoryGreater MelbourneGreater Sydney
Climate

Management outputs and outcomes

Reductions in GHG emissions are essential to minimise the amount of global warming and associated impacts.
2016
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Climate
Effectiveness of management
Keywood MD, Emmerson KM, Hibberd MF (2016). Climate: Topics. In: Australia state of the environment 2016, Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy, Canberra, https://soe.environment.gov.au/theme/climate/topics?framework=116, DOI 10.4226/94/58b65c70bc372