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areas may need review in light of future business requirements and climate change risks. Planning
for employment will need to consider the rise of small-medium size enterprises, trends in
employment and industry, and address key infrastructure requirements.
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Recommendations for subsequent stages of the WARCCAP project include:
The implications of a changing climate on a population with a high proportion of dependents are
not well understood. Additional research regarding the climate impacts of demographic change
is needed. This should include special consideration being given to the capacity to adapt by
different demographic cohorts, as well as culturally and linguistically diverse and socio-
economically disadvantaged communities.
A services demand assessment should be undertaken to inform government resourcing
priorities for adaptation responses.
Given the importance of tourism to the Study Area, more research is required to forecast the
magnitude of potential impacts arising from climate change.
Undertake an analysis of climate change impacts on air quality to understand the potential risks
and long term measures to manage these.
It would be beneficial to map the region’s economic linkages with industry sectors outside of the
region that are vulnerable as well as well positioned (e.g. renewable energy) climate change.
Investigation into emerging power supply trends and options for the Study Area, including
decentralised systems may reveal new adaptation solutions through greater diversity of power
options.
