Adaptation Options for Human Settlements in South East Queensland – Main Report

Abstract

This report documents the final phase of the Human Settlements component of the of the broader three-year integrated multi-sectoral study of climate change adaptation options for South East Queensland (SEQ) – the South East Queensland Climate Adaptation Research Initiative (SEQ CARI). It builds on the study’s previous seven phases which involved: the identification and preliminary desktop analysis of key issues for SEQs human settlements; the selection, definition and description of appropriate case studies for closer examination of climate change; comprehensive literature reviews and document analyses in all five human settlement sectors; the development of preliminary adaptation options for the region and its six human settlement types; testing of preliminary adaptation options through a scenario planning process; and supplementary testing through further stakeholder engagement involving interviews, workshops and surveys. These preceding phases led to, and informed, the development of specific sectoral and cross sectoral adaptation options. This phase involved a significant cross sectoral Human Settlements team effort and investment to synthesise the research findings through a series of team retreats and internal workshops.