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Chapter 4: Australasia
Executive Summary
4.1. Background Characterization of Region
4.2. Regional Climate Information
4.2.1. Current Climate
4.2.2. Trends in Climate, Sea Level, and CO2
4.2.3. Climate Scenarios
4.3. Vulnerabilities and Potential Impacts for Key Sectors
4.3.1. Ecosystems
4.3.1.1. General
4.3.1.2. Soil Properties and Plant Growth
4.3.1.3. Terrestrial Ecosystems
4.3.1.4. Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems
4.3.1.5. Coral Reefs
4.3.1.6. Adaptation and Vulnerability
4.3.2. Hydrology and Water Resources
4.3.2.1. Hydrological Systems
4.3.2.2. Water Hazards and Water Supply
4.3.2.3. Snowfields and Hydroelectricity
4.3.2.4. Adaptation and Vulnerability
4.3.3. Food and Fiber Production
4.3.3.1. Agriculture and Horticulture
4.3.3.2. Production Forestry
4.3.3.3. Fisheries
4.3.3.4. Adaptation and Vulnerability
4.3.4. Coastal Systems
4.3.4.1. Coastal Zones and Responses
4.3.4.2. Coastal Infrastructure and Human Impacts
4.3.4.3. Vulnerability Assessments and Case Studies
4.3.4.4. Adaptation and Vulnerability
4.3.5. Human Settlements
4.3.5.1. Energy
4.3.5.2. Air and Water Pollution
4.3.5.3. Minerals
4.3.5.4. Insurance
4.3.5.5. Transportation
4.3.5.6. Tourism
4.3.5.7. Adaptation and Vulnerability
4.3.6. Human Health
4.3.6.1. Health Impacts
4.3.6.2. Adaptation and Vulnerability
4.4. Integrated Analysis of Potential Impacts
References
Edited by: REID E. BASHER (NEW ZEALAND) AND A. BARRIE PITTOCK
(AUSTRALIA)
Lead Authors: B. Bates (Australia), T. Done (Australia), R.M.
Gifford (Australia), S.M. Howden (Australia), R. Sutherst (Australia), R. Warrick
(New Zealand), P. Whetton (Australia), D. Whitehead (New Zealand), J.E. Williams
(Australia), A. Woodward (New Zealand)
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