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Recent climate events such as extremely high temperatures and widespread drought have focused government and public attention on the effects of climate change in Australia. [8] Rainfall in southwestern Australia has decreased by 10–20% since the 1970s, while southeastern Australia has also experienced a moderate decline since the 1990s. [5]
In 2023, the Department of Agriculture published a National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture, exploring resilience in the agriculture sector. [59] Agriculture contributes 13% of Australia's total greenhouse emissions, however, much of this is methane of biological origin, rather than from fossil fuels. [60]
Climate change also has diverse implications for Australia's economy, agriculture and public health. [23] Projected impacts include more severe floods , droughts , and cyclones. [ 24 ] Furthermore, Australia's population is highly concentrated in coastal areas at risk from rising sea levels, and existing pressures on water supply will be ...
This year's U.N. climate conference in Dubai will be the first to dedicate a whole day to the question of how to reduce food's climate impact, and advocacy groups are pressing countries to come up ...
Climate change also has diverse implications for Australia's economy, agriculture and public health. [154] Projected impacts include more severe floods , droughts , and cyclones. [ 155 ] Furthermore, Australia's population is highly concentrated in coastal areas at risk from rising sea levels, and existing pressures on water supply will be ...
Climate change also has diverse implications for Australia's economy, agriculture and public health. [9] Projected impacts include more severe floods, droughts, and cyclones. [10] Furthermore, Australia's population is highly concentrated in coastal areas at risk from rising sea levels, and existing pressures on water supply will be exacerbated.
Climate change can push more people into extreme poverty or keep people poor, especially through particularly climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and fisheries. Climate change may also increase income inequality within countries as well as between them, particularly affecting low-income groups. [10]: 2461
By providing a market incentive for the development of renewables, the government helps foster the development of the renewable energy sector. A Green Paper and White Paper on Climate Change was produced in 2010, including funding for a number of programs. A Climate Change Act was passed including targets for 50% reduction in emissions.