Climate models indicate that Australia is likely to get hotter, with some data projecting a
temperature rise in the range of 3 to 7â—¦C by 2100. Local adaptation responses will be required to
mitigate the negative consequences of a warming atmosphere. Local governments will need to play
an active role in local adaptation strategies so their communities are adequately prepared for the
future climate. While most local governments in Australia face the challenge of decision-making
under uncertainty, remote inland locations such as those in central Australia will face more complex
decision-making environments due to remoteness and . . . . .
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Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.