Climate Change and natural Hazards Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning

Transport infrastructure and systems are typically designed to withstand local weather events based on historical records of climate. However, historical climate data is no longer a reliable predictor of future impacts due to climate change. Extreme weather events are projected to become more frequent and intense, increasing the vulnerability of transport networks and the communities they serve.

Austroads has developed Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidelines. The guidelines set out a framework for transport agencies to consider when undertaking climate change and natural hazard risk assessments and developing adaptation plans with examples provided throughout. The guidelines are intended to be flexible, guiding the application of both high-level and detailed risk assessments of physical and transition risks.

This webinar, presented by Allan Klindworth and Upeshika Heenetigala, will step through the process set out in the guidelines, highlighting key concepts with examples and supporting resources. There will be question and answer opportunities during the session.