Researchers, policy makers and industry representatives came together for a one day workshop in 2011 to discuss how communities and industry can adapt to a changing climate.

Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef, and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority works with reef users to help adjust their business practices to deal with this threat.

Run in association with the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, participants shared experiences with adaptation in marine conservation and resource use in the fishing and tourism sectors.

In addition to sharing knowledge and experiences, it was an important opportunity to reflect on successes and lessons learned to help inform future activities.

Through a facilitated forum, participants identified a set of guiding principles for maximising the relevance, uptake and application of adaptation knowledge in marine systems.

They also contributed to developing a marine adaptation directory, a resource for those seeking further detailed information on this topic.

For further information on this project, please contact the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

Plenary Presentations:

Conceptualising and enacting adaptation: Tim Smith University of the Sunshine Coast

 

Key concepts for adaptation: Shaun Martin WWF United States  

 

Taking the adaptation message to the commercial fishing industry: Eric Perez Queensland Seafood Industry Association

Speed Talks - Key Stakeholders

Ryan Donnelly Harvest Fisheries (Cairns Marine)

 

Doug Baird Tourism Operator (Quicksilver Group)

Gretta Pecl Research (University of Tasmania)

Rob Kay Research (Coastal Zone Management Pty Ltd)

Netatua Pelesikoti Policy (South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, Samoa)

 

Darren McEvoy Research (RMIT University)

If you would like more information on this project, please contact the Climate Change Group: climatechnage@gbrmpa.gov.au