Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Commonwealth Minister for Climate Change and Water, has released the Australian Government's position paper Adapting to Climate Change in Australia.

The paper outlines the Australian Government's role in adaptation, which includes building community resilience and establishing the right conditions for people to adapt; taking climate change into account in the management of Commonwealth assets and programs; providing sound scientific information; and leading national reform.

The position paper identifies six national priority areas for action: water, coasts, infrastructure, natural ecosystems, natural disaster management, and agriculture.

Read more at the Department of Climate Change Website