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Professor Barbara Norman
Canberra Urban & Regional Futures
University of Canberra
Australia
(Courtesy of the Major Cities Unit 2011)
Measuring New Zealand’s Progress Using a Sustainable Development Approach: 2008
‘An integrated and adaptive systems approach to
coastal planning that leads to long term improved
environmental outcomes for the coastal zone.
The core elements are integration, adaptation,
systems, long term, outcome oriented, regional,
communities and a broadly defined inclusive
coastal zone.’
(Norman, B 2009, Integrated Coastal Management to Sustainable Coastal
Planning, p171)
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Coastal urbanization
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Climate change and
extreme weather
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Social and economic
change
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Governance
Mandurah Western Australia
www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/climatechange.htm
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owners
communities, visitors and
users
planners
managers
agencies that regulate use
and behaviour
researchers
private sector
Victorian Coastal Council
www.vcc.gov.au
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IPPC report September 27 2013
 Global warming unequivocal
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Sea level up to one metre by 2100
 Coastal erosion and inundation
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Hotter and drier environments
 Increase risk of wildfire
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Coastal built environment at risk
 Extreme coastal storms and inundation on coastal
settlement
 Increased risk of wildfire on coastal heritage
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Changing coastal landscapes
 World Heritage Great Barrier Reef
 Indigenous ‘sea country’
 Coastal national parks
http://www.dhimurru.com.au
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We have a basic right and central right to maintain our
traditional ownership and management of our sea country
using both our traditions and the tools and practices
available to us as citizens of contemporary Australia
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We are interested in the long-term benefit of our sea
country to Yolnu people. We are interested in making sure
that conservation and management of our sea country
brings long -term human wellbeing and benefit to Yolnu
people and to other users who interests and values there.
That is, they believe in and practice cultural, ecological,
social and economic sustainability.
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We are interested in everybody being clear and transparent about their rights
and responsibilities to our sea country
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The best way to conserve and manage our sea country is by drawing on the
Yolnu customary and contemporary knowledge traditions
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We need to build on our knowledge of sea country and life forms if we are to
manage them sustainably
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We should err on the side of caution when considering proposals and options
for use of our sea country, especially in the absence of a full understanding of
their risks and consequences
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We will need to be flexible and adaptable in our responses to caring for and
managing our sea country, especially in a world where circumstances can
change rapidly
(Dhimurru Land Management Aboriginal Corporation, 2006, pp11-12)
Courtesy of the Department of the Environment
Courtesy of the Department of the Environment, Australia
Photos: Barbara Norman
Coastal storm damage
Coastal erosion, Surfside
Photo: Barbara Norman
Photo: Eurobodalla Shire Council
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The region is already living with extreme weather events
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By 2030 the region may experience increased temperatures, changes in the
pattern of rainfall, further sea level rise, an increasing risk of coastal
inundation, bushfires and a scarcity of potable water
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Small settlements with ageing communities that are vulnerable due to physical
isolation
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Significant economic change resulting in relatively high youth unemployment
in some locations
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Green growth opportunities include smart infrastructure and coast and marine
activity building on current regional strengths
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The need for improved governance mechanisms to implement long term
adaptation measures
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A demand for information at the regional level by decision makers
Norman et al 2013, Coastal urban climate futures in SE Australia from Wollongong to Lakes
Entrance, National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, Gold Coast
Principle 1
An integrated approach should be adopted for sustainable regional and local planning (social,
economic, environmental and cultural).
Principle 2
The precautionary principle to decision making should be applied to the location of new and
redeveloped urban settlement and infrastructure and other relevant decisions, particularly
where environmental risk currently or potentially exists.
Principle 3
Risk management approaches should be incorporated into local and regional strategies for
coastal settlements responding to climate and environmental change including progressive
learning from experience to ensure adaptability.
Principle 4
Appropriate forums should be established at the regional level to enable collaboration across
institutions at the local and regional level.
Norman et al 2013, Coastal urban climate futures in SE Australia from Wollongong to Lakes Entrance,
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, Gold Coast
Principle 5
There should be an ongoing process of community engagement. This needs to be
informed by the latest science, in developing and regularly reviewing coastal urban
plans to gain community support, and where possible support by all levels of
government and across government agencies.
Principle 6
The skills and knowledge of regional and local communities should be connected by
relevant organisations to provide a foundation for long-term research, co-production
of knowledge and monitoring of coastal urban futures
Principle 7
A process of continuous monitoring, evaluation and reporting of adaptation
actions should be implemented to ensure ‘learning by doing’ and to avoid past
mistakes.
Norman et al 2013, Coastal urban climate futures in SE Australia from Wollongong to Lakes Entrance,
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, Gold Coast
Photos above left and top right : Vivian Straw; Photo top right: Barbara Norman
The vision of the Peron
Naturaliste Partnership (PNP)
is to empower a resilient
regional community to
reduce risks and optimise
opportunities presented by
climate change.
The overall objective of the
Peron Naturaliste Partnership
is to provide a regional
mechanism to facilitate
effective and timely
adaptation responses to
climate change.
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Building research
partnerships and networks for
regional platform
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Sharing
knowledge/research/social
media
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Building on 4 themes
 Human settlement and
infrastructure
 Sustainability and climate
change
 Health and wellbeing
 Sustainable economic futures
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Planning for climate change
 warmer environment, extreme events (fire, flood, storms)
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Coastal settlements and environments will be
impacted with significant implications for coastal built
and natural environments
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Need to urgently identify heritage sites at risk of
inundation and/or extreme weather
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Appropriate planning controls to provide protection
or alternative strategies
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