2016 saw the release of the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Climate Sustainability Plan 2016-2020 (Climate Plan). The Climate Plan is expected to be a critical tool in future regional and local planning. The Plan sets out the most recent, regionally specific projections for rainfall, temperature, sea level rise and other predicted climatic changes. Importantly, it outlines areas of climate vulnerability, regional priorities in a changing climate, and potential adaptation strategies and actions. The plan will be regularly updated and stakeholders engaged via annual climate forums.
Monitoring Organisation Reef Catchments
Name Katrina Dent
Phone 4968 4207
Email katrina.dent@reefcatchments.com
Position in organisation General Manager
Activity Type climate change projects (e.g. adaptation planning and risk assessments)
Activity Indicators water quality in freshwater river basins
Activity location O'Connell catchment, Pioneer catchment, Plane catchment, Proserpine catchment
Frequency of monitoring
Monitoring Start Date 01/07/2015
30/06/2018Location of monitoring data
Date quality / confidence
Website URL http://reefcatchments.com.au/regional-climate-plan/
Collaborators CSIRO, James Cook University, Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Regional Councils, Traditional Owner Reference Group
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