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Where available presentations and abstracts for accepted papers are available in PDF format. Presentations are listed in program order within each theme. Presenting authors are noted.

IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION

Estimating sea level extremes in an uncertain future
John Hunter, Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC
 Abstract | Presentation

Assessing the impact of climate change on extreme sea levels
Ian Macadam, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Wave climate change, coastline response and hazard prediction in NSW
Ian Goodwin, University of Newcastle
 Abstract | Presentation

Mapping climate change vulnerability in the Sydney Council Coastal Group
Benjamin Preston, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Adapting to climate change in Western Port: an integrated assessment
Peter Kinrade, Marsden Jacob Associates
 Abstract | Presentation

Engaging communities on climate change adaptation: lessons from Victoria
Jennifer Cane, Department of Sustainability and Environment (Vic)
 Abstract | Presentation

What are the legal dimensions to climate change in the Torres Strait?
Donna Green, University of NSW
Abstract | Presentation unavailable

Vulnerability of Australian agriculture to climate change: sequencing impacts over IPCC trajectories for adaptation planning
Thilak Mallawaarachchi, ABARE
Abstract | Presentation

Climate change and Goyder's Line of reliable rainfall - climate science projections and people's perceptions
Peter Hayman, SARDI
Abstract | Presentation

Identifying the impacts of climate change on key pests and diseases of plant and animal industries
Jean-Philippe Aurambout, Department of Primary Industries Research Victoria
Abstract | Presentation

Potential impacts of global warming on Australia's unique tropical biodiversity and implications for tropical biodiversity in general
David Hilbert, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Loss of Kakadu's iconic magpie goose following 21st century sea level rise?
Barry Brook, University of Adelaide
Abstract | Presentation

Climate change and the Great Barrier Reef
Johanna Johnson, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Abstract | Presentation

WATER

Is the recent south-east Australian drought a sign of climate change?
Michael Coughlan, Bureau of Meteorology
 Abstract | Presentation

Trends in Australian water availability
Michael Raupach, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Climate change scenarios for Australian evapotranspiration
Dewi Kirono, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Streamflow reduction due to projected climate change in the south-west of Western Australia - a review
Mohammed Bari, WA Department of Water
Abstract | Presentation

Characteristics of the northern Australian rainy season
Ian Smith, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Design-a-wetland
Carolina Casaril, University of Queensland
Abstract | Presentation

Some adaptive challenges for the Australian viticulture industry to GHG-induced climate change
Leanne Webb, University of Melbourne/CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Observed climate change in the south-east of Australia: detection and possible attribution (SEACI)
Bertrand Timbal, Bureau of Meteorology
Abstract | Presentation

High-resolution dynamical downscaling over Eastern Australia (SEACI)
John McGregor, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Runoff projections from different methods of GCM-based climatic scenarios (SEACI)
Freddie Mpelasoka, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Economic impacts of climate change in the Murray Darling Basin: a state contingent assessment of irrigation uncertainty
Thilak Mallawaarachchi, ABARE
Abstract | Presentation

Climate change and water resources - asking the right question
Emma Yuen, WA Department of Water
Abstract | Presentation

Impacts of climate change on water yield from forested catchments
Tom Buckley, University of NSW
Abstract | Presentation

MEASUREMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

The feasibility of free air CO2 enrichment (FACE) experimentation in Australia
John Raison, Ensis
 Abstract | Presentation

New estimates of long-term ocean temperature changes
Susan Wijffels, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Probing past climate variability in the Australian region using Antarctic ice cores
Tas van Ommen, Australian Antarctic Division/Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC
 Abstract | Presentation unavailable

POLICY, ECONOMICS & RISK

Quantifying climate risk - the starting point
Helen Fairweather, NSW Department of Primary Industries
 Abstract | Presentation

Assessing the impact of information and framing on support for climate policy action
Steve Hatfield-Dodds, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Enhancing policy to manage and minimise Australian greenhouse emissions
Ros Taplin, Macquarie University
Abstract | Presentation

Economic impacts of climate change in Australia: framework and analysis
Melanie Ford, ABARE
Abstract | Presentation

Framing adaptation: three aspects for climate change risk management
Roger Jones, CSIRO
Abstract | Presentation

Is there a role for nuclear power in Australian climate policy?
Ben McNeil, University of NSW
Abstract | Presentation

160 million light years: lessons from CFL promotions for a carbon constrained world
Robert Smith, Energy Australia
Abstract | Presentation

A powerful agent of change? The global insurance industry as a driver for greenhouse mitigation and adaptation
Liam Phelan, Macquarie University
Abstract | Presentation

Potential application of climate change science in the insurance industry
Sandra Schuster, Munich Re
Abstract | Presentation

The Butterfly Effect - understanding and mitigating the local consequences of climate change impacts
Donna Lorenz, Maunsell
Abstract | Presentation

CLIMATE MODELLING AND PROJECTIONS

The Australian Community Climate and Earth-System Simulator (ACCESS)
Kamal Puri, Bureau of Meteorology
 Abstract | Presentation

21st century climate change as simulated by European climate models
Ulrich Cubasch, Free University of Berlin
 Abstract | Presentation

How reliable are climate models? Chapter 8 of the IPCC AR4 WG1 report
Robert Colman, Bureau of Meteorology
 Abstract | Presentation

Assessing trends in observed and modelled climate extremes over Australia in relation to future projections
Lisa Alexander, Monash University
 Abstract | Presentation

Calculation of probability density functions for temperature and precipitation change under global warming
Ian Watterson, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

How will the impact of El Nino and La Nina on Australia change under global warming?
Scott Power, Bureau of Meteorology
 Abstract | Presentation

Analysing Australian-Asian monsoon simulations in current and future climates
Aurel Moise, Bureau of Meteorology
 Abstract | Presentation

COMMUNICATING CLIMATE CHANGE

Communicating climate variability and change
Jenni Metcalfe, Econnect Communication/Managing Climate Variability Program
 Abstract | Presentation

Kyoto or non-Kyoto - people or politics: results of recent public opinion surveys on energy and climate change
Peta Ashworth, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation unavailable

Black balloons communication campaign
Anna Freeman, Department of Sustainability and Environment (Vic)
 Abstract | Presentation

INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING

Assessing the likely impacts of climate change on infrastructure
Paul Holper, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

The impact of BASIX on NSW residential greenhouse emissions and water efficiency
Robert Helstroom, NSW Department of Planning
 Abstract | Presentation

The contribution of building design to sustainability: VS1, an exemplar
Mark Roehrs, Hassell
 Abstract | Presentation

MITIGATING EMISSIONS

Solar thermal power - status and prospects
Wesley Stein, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Long-term trends and projections for Australian transport emission
David Cosgrove, BTRE
 Abstract | Presentation

Australian pyrolysis technology leads the world in demonstrating renewable energy production and biosequestration
 Adriana Downie, University of NSW/BEST Energies
Abstract | Presentation

Carbon sequestration in agricultural soils: a potential carbon trading opportunity?
Annette Cowie, NSW Department of Primary Industries
 Abstract | Presentation

Realising environmental and business opportunities under emissions trading schemes: perspectives from a forest sink manager
James Bulinski, CO2 Australia
 Abstract | Presentation

Monitoring geologically stored carbon using atmospheric techniques
David Etheridge, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation unavailable

Emissions trading: the regulatory environment and implications for Australia - what do you need to know?
Louis Chiam, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
 Abstract | Presentation

CARBON CYCLE

A changing global carbon cycle
Pep Canadell, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Volatile organic compounds and secondary organic aerosol in the Earth's atmosphere
Ian Galbally, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Ocean carbon uptake and storage
Bronte Tilbrook, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Impact of strengthening Southern Hemisphere westerlies on the air-sea exchange of carbon
Richard Matear, CSIRO
 Abstract | Presentation

Response of Southern Ocean plankton to past and current changes in carbon chemistry
William Howard, Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC
 Abstract | Presentation

Measurement of carbon sequestered by Ocean Nourishment
Ian Jones, University of Sydney
 Abstract | Presentation

 
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