Climate Vulnerability Index – Yuku Baja Muliku phase 2
Role
Collaborator
Description
Climate change poses an existential threat to global heritage. With rising sea-levels, more extreme weather events and aridification, the extensive impacts of climate are evident at heritage sites globally and the pace of this change is startling. In most parts of the world the rate of loss is exceeding adaptive capacity and this deficit is only getting worse. This includes the land and sea country of Indigenous peoples in Australia, for which climate change is becoming more and more of an issue, requiring more knowledge and skills to help address the management options. Decisions on conservation and preservation begin with a detailed understanding of a place's vulnerability. The choices made will directly impact that ability to effectively integrate the goals of safeguarding heritage, adapting and mitigating climate change, and driving sustainable activities. This project will apply the Climate Vulnerability Index process to assess the vulnerability of the Yuku Baja Muliku country and people.
Date
28 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2027
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Climate change vulnerability;Indigenous country
Funding Body
Yuku Baja Muliku Landowner & Reserves Ltd
Amount
79090
Project Team
Jon Day;Scott Heron