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Adapting to Climate Change (from DCCEE) sets out the Government’s vision for adapting to the impacts of climate change and proposes practical steps to realise that vision.

Australian Government Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) is delivering the Australian Government’s climate change framework.

Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts is responsible for implementing the Australian Government’s policies to protect our environment and heritage, and to promote a sustainable way of life.

Australian Heritage Council is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on heritage matters.

Australian Bureau of Meterology is Australia’s national weather, climate and water agency.

Australian Government Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism provides advice and policy support to the Australian Government regarding Australia’s resources, energy and tourism sectors.

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for the efficient management and sustainable use of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community.

Australian Maritime Safety Authority is a largely self-funded government agency with the charter of enhancing efficiency in the delivery of safety and other services to the Australian maritime industry.

Australian Coral Reef Society promotes scientific research on Australian coral reefs.

Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) is Australia’s major professional association for marine scientists from all disciplines advancing marine science and its understanding in Australia.

Australian Society for Fish Biology is a professional, independent, non-profit, and non-aligned organisation promoting research, education and management of fish and fisheries in Australia and providing a forum for the exchange of information.

Australian Research Council Research Network for Earth System Science (ARCNESS) links individuals and groups within Australia to explore the interaction between the oceans, atmosphere, biosphere and cryosphere.

Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society is an independent Australian society that supports and fosters interest in meteorology, oceanography and other related sciences.

CERF Marine Biodiversity Research Hub focusing more specifically on biodiversity and improving research delivery to the Australian Government, other end-users and stakeholders.

CERF Environmental Economics Hub addresses Australia’s major environmental management challenges with integrated economic research that provides immediate and continuing policy impacts.

Clean Energy Future is the Australian Government’s comprehensive plan for securing a clean energy future.

Climate Institute is a non-partisan, independent research organisation that works with community, business and government to catalyse and drive the change and innovation needed for a low pollution economy and culture.

CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship scientists are studying how climate change will affect Australia’s oceans, and developing adaptation options to respond to these challenges.

CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship are scientific leaders in understanding ocean systems, processes and technologies taking a whole-of-system approach that recognises the world’s many borders share just one ocean.

CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) focuses on issues affecting Australia and the world, providing a range of scientific and consulting services that are underpinned by research.

Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) has deployed a range of observing equipment in the oceans around Australia, making all of the data freely and openly available through the IMOS Ocean Portal for the benefit of Australian marine and climate science as a whole.

National Aquaculture Council

National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) leading the research community in a national interdisciplinary effort to generate the information needed by decision-makers in government and in vulnerable sectors and communities to manage the risks of climate change impacts.

Australian Capital Territory
Australian National University

New South Wales
University of New South Wales

Macquarie University

Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University

Northern Territory Government

Queensland
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Responsible for managing the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for its future protection.

Australian Institute of Marine Science is a leader in tropical marine science and is known for its unique capacity to investigate topics from broad-scale ecology to microbiology.

Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries within the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation supports strategic industry development at all stages of the industry life cycle and throughout the entire value chain - from production to consumption.

Queensland Government Environment and Resource Management department handles complex issues facing Queensland, including securing water for the future, managing land use, meeting the challenges of climate change, and conserving the state’s natural and cultural heritage.

Reef and Rainforest Research Centre Limited (RRRC) is a not-for-profit consortium of research providers, industry and community organisations improving the sustainability of management and use of tropical environmental assets.

University of the Sunshine Coast

James Cook University

South Australia
University of Adelaide

South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) delivers robust scientific solutions for primary industries, creating opportunities for market growth within agriculture, food, aquatics and bioscience industries, ensuring they remain internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable.

Tasmania
University of Tasmania

Australian Maritime College

Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) provides science, knowledge and understanding to help Australia meet the challenges of climate change by understanding the crucial role played by Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in global climate, and the impacts of climate change on Australia and the world.

We do this by understanding the crucial role played by Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in global climate, and the impacts of climate change on Australia and the world.

Australian Antarctic Division maintains the Antarctic Treaty System enhancing Australia’s influence in it; protects the Antarctic environment; understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system and undertakes scientific work of practical, economic and national significance.

Marine Discovery Centre, Woodbridge challenges students of all ages to learn about, discover and care for the marine environment through diverse shore and sea based programs.

Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies (IMAS) brings together the many strands of marine and Antarctic research currently being pursued in and around Hobart, to encourage the development of strengthened research links and exploit new research opportunities.

REDMAP invites the Tasmanian community to spot, log and map marine species that are uncommon in Tasmania, or along particular parts of our coast. The information collected is mapped and displayed on the site, demonstrating, in time, how species distributions may be changing; it does not require extra fishing – just remember to log your sighting

Western Australia
Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) carries out research into climate change, biodiversity, the iconic Ningaloo Marine Park, sustainable fisheries, biotechnology and oceanography, and has overseen the development of a marine bioresources library that will store thousands of marine samples collected by researchers.