Integrated Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Urban Settlements: Lessons from Five Australian Cases

摘要: As evidence of climate change has increased, attention shifted from “is it happening?” toward “what should be the response?” There is increasing focus on assessing impacts at local scale, and developing practical responses. This chapter summarizes lessons for assessment methodologies adaptive responses small- to medium-sized urban settlements, drawing integrated (IA) five Australia settlements. The describes IA methodology developed, nature detailed investigations into specific impacts, insights regarding adaptation.