Extreme events Written by Dr Daniel J Metcalfe and Oliver Costello Ngalli-ngaa bilaan buuwiiaan, gwang, buubaan, jan-gany webrrd muunaa gali maadj butherun We learn from wind, rain, flood, lightning, hail, or fire – they teach us stories Ngalii ngaa garima lee la jaguun, jaguun garima mebeerrd We care for Country, as Country cares for us Bundjalung Nation Australia experiences a wide range of climate and weather events, from cyclones to hailstorms to heatwaves. The consequences of such events range from bushfires to floods. Extreme climate events, such as severe flooding, are uncommon, but their effects can be huge and potentially long-lasting, if not irreversible. Record-breaking weather events are becoming more common, with wide-ranging effects. Explore About Artwork Shane Pickett Nyoongar people Australia 1957-2009 On the Horizon of the Dreaming Boodja 2005 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 1533 (H) x 1222 (W) x 30 (D) mm (stretched) National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Gift of Roslynne Bracher, 2006 © Shane Pickett 2006.409 Key Findings Outlook and impacts Environment Pressures Management Chapter resources Key Findings Find out the main messages of the report. Each chapter has 10 key points that summarise the findings of the chapter. Start with Key findings Scroll down for chapter snapshot Outlook and impacts Where are we headed? Understand the outlook of extreme events and their impacts, based on current experiences and the effects of climate change. Also find out how we are adapting to changes, and how recent changes will affect our health and our wellbeing. Start with Outlook and impacts Scroll down for chapter snapshot Environment How are various extreme events affecting Australia? Explore cyclones, storms, floods, heatwaves and bushfires. Start with Environment Scroll down for chapter snapshot Pressures What are the pressures on extreme events? Find out how climate change is affecting extreme events, and how population and industry pressures can compound the effects of extreme events. Start with Pressures Scroll down for chapter snapshot Management How effective is our management of extreme events? Discover the main management interventions and actions, and how well they protect our environment and minimise the impact of events. Start with Management Scroll down for chapter snapshot Chapter resources Find out about the chapter authors and their analysis approach, the artwork appearing in the chapter, and the available supplementary material. Explore Authors and acknowledgments Explore Assessments Explore Graphs, maps and tables Explore Case studies Scroll down for chapter snapshot Explore findings from Extreme events The frequency and intensity of extreme events are changing Extreme events affect the natural environment and compound the impact of other pressures Extreme events affect our communities and wellbeing Management and adaptation – along with significant investment and better coordination – will lead to increased resilience Download SVG
About Artwork Shane Pickett Nyoongar people Australia 1957-2009 On the Horizon of the Dreaming Boodja 2005 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 1533 (H) x 1222 (W) x 30 (D) mm (stretched) National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Gift of Roslynne Bracher, 2006 © Shane Pickett 2006.409