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AdaptNRM is a national initiative that aims to support National Resource Management (NRM) groups in updating their NRM plans to include climate adaptation planning. It is part of Stream 2 of the NRM Planning for Climate Change Fund administered by the Department of Environment.

ARENA works to accelerate Australia’s shift to an affordable and reliable renewable energy future, by providing funding to researchers, developers and businesses that have demonstrated the feasibility and potential commercialisation of a renewable energy project.

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate, and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment.

The Clean Energy Regulator administers the Emissions Reduction Fund, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme and the Renewable Energy Target. These schemes aim to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy.

CSIRO, the Department of the Environment and Energy and the Bureau of Meteorology developed this information portal, which provides the following information: underpinning science of climate change, modelling and Australia’s projected climate data; the possible regional impacts on natural resources and management responses; news and updates on datasets; a summary of climate change projections for Australian regions; and technical and regional reports and publications.

The Climate Council is an independent non-profit organisation funded by donations by the public. The Climate Council’s mission is to provide authoritative, expert advice to the Australian public on climate change.

CoastAdapt is a new information delivery and decision support tool, designed to help coastal managers in Australia adapt to climate change and sea-level rise. The tool provides up to date information on all aspects of climate change from the science through to the impacts on the human environment, economy and wellbeing, to legal aspects of adaptation, and how to engage with coastal communities.

This beta version of Coastal Risk Australia (CRA) has been opened for public consultation to showcase what the Australian coast may look like in 2100. It is an interactive map tool designed to communicate coastal inundation associated with sea level rise to the year 2100.

The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. The professional editors work with university, CSIRO and research institute experts to unlock their knowledge for use by the wider public.

The Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, provides water saving information for Local Government areas affected by climate change.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

Grattan Institute is dedicated to developing high quality public policy for Australia’s future. It provides independent, rigorous and practical solutions to some of the country’s most pressing problems.

The Greener Places Better Spaces' Vision is a large collaboration that aims to achieve a 20% increase in urban canopy cover in Australian urban areas by the year 2020. 202020 Vision provides toolkits; plans; information how to overcome barriers, case study projects, access to networks, a help hub, and news.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the international body for assessing the science related to climate change.

The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) works to support decision makers throughout Australia as they prepare for and manage the risks of climate change and sea-level rise.

The South Australian Coastal Councils Alliance provides an informed, coordinated advocacy voice for issues impacting on coastal Councils in South Australia.

The SA Drought Hub is one of eight being established across the nation through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. Led by the University of Adelaide, the SA Drought Hub comprises the core hub at Roseworthy and five regional nodes at Minnipa on Eyre Peninsula, Port Augusta in the Far North, Orroroo in the Upper North, Loxton in the Riverland, and Struan in the South-East.

Water Sensitive SA is South Australia’s water sensitive urban design capacity-building program. Water Sensitive SA supports government, industry and community to mainstream water sensitive urban design and integrated water management practices that enhance wellbeing and ecological health.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty negotiated at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), informally known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in1992.