A goal of the program is to share our learnings with key stakeholders and the wider public. Here, we share findings from the program and identify collaboration opportunities to continue to address climate adaptation in Australia.
In this report, we describe how behaviour change can help adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
Kaufman, S., Slattery P., & Klemm C. (2021), Behaviour change in a changing climate: Scoping paper in support of missions-based research and innovation for the BWA Consortium. BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University. doi: 10.26180/23961504
In this briefing, we describe 34 climate adaptation challenges facing groups and communities in Australia, categorised into health, economic, and social challenges. We also describe the process of eliciting a long-list of 700+ challenges, and criteria for prioritisation at an online Prioritisation Summit
Grundy, E. A. C., Saeri, A. K., Kaufman, S., & Klemm, C. (2021). Climate Adaptation Mission: Prioritisation Summit Briefing. BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University. doi: 10.26180/23951049
In this report, we describe the results of the Prioritisation Summit, including the top 8 climate adaptation challenges, and reflections from attendees at the Summit.
Grundy, E. A. C., Saeri, A.K., & Kaufman, S. (2021). Climate Adaptation Mission: Prioritised Climate Adaptation Challenges. BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University. doi: 10.26180/23951067
In this briefing, we synthesise background research on some of the most pressing climate adaptation challenges for use by one of the Solution Co-Design teams to develop a behaviour change approach. This briefing focuses on communities that rely on natural resources.
Nguyen-Trung, K., Kaufman, S., & Saeri, A. K. (April 2022). Climate Adaptation Challenge Briefing: Challenges facing communities that rely on natural resource management and natural capital. BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University. doi: 10.26180/23951292
In this briefing, we synthesise background research on some of the most pressing climate adaptation challenges for use by one of the Solution Co-Design teams to develop a behaviour change approach. This briefing focuses on (1) Traditional Owners and (2) communities based in areas with increased climate hazards
Nguyen-Trung, K., Saeri, A. K., & Kaufman, S. (2022). Climate Adaptation Challenge Briefing: Challenges facing communities in areas with increased climate hazards and Traditional Owner groups. BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University. doi: 10.26180/23951565
In this report, we describe and evaluate an approach led by Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) to bring together 11 local government councils on Dja Dja Wurrung Country (central Victoria) and other land governance bodies in a workshop that shared climate adaptation challenges, ideas, and concrete ideas for partnerships. This Adaptation Forum sought to help local government climate change and sustainability officers to build cultural awareness of Dja Dja Wurrung climate resilience approaches and support the development of partnerships for climate adaptation planning and response in the region.
Saeri, A.K., Nguyen-Trung, K., & Kaufman, S (2023). Climate Adaptation Mission: Trial Report: DJAARA-led Adaptation Forum for Local Governments. BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University. doi: 10.26180/24013752
Climate Adaptation Mission co-lead, Dr Stefan Kaufman, writes for The Conversation, "4 ways we can change our behaviour to adapt to the climate crisis":
Saltgrass Podcast, produced by Allie Hanly, created an episode about the DJAARA led Adaptation Forum called "Walking Together":
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If you're interested in designing a behaviour change intervention to address climate adaptation challenges, fill in the form below and learn more about the process in our Solutions Co-design page.
