New climate change study for northern indigenous communities
Source: Australia. Minister for Climate Change and Water. Media Release
"Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, today (8/9/08) announced $198,500 for a study to assess how climate change will impact on Indigenous communities in northern Australia.
"Indigenous communities located in the tropical north face particular challenges because of their isolation and socio-economic situation," Senator Wong said.
"Presently, we have a limited understanding of how climate change will affect Indigenous communities, their resilience and their capacity to adapt.
"This study will examine the impacts to health, the environment, infrastructure, education and employment.""