A method for tracking national progress towards climate change adaptation

February 11, 2026

The paper introduces the Australian Adaptation Database — a national resource containing 900 documented climate adaptation activities across sectors and jurisdictions. It explains how the database was developed and presents a practical approach for assessing adaptation progress. By focusing on how activities move toward interventions that reduce vulnerability, the paper outlines a framework that supports adaptation stocktakes, enhances learning, and helps authorities meet reporting requirements. Readers can expect insights into a consistent, scalable way to characterise, report, and monitor adaptation across Australia.

Read the full paper here > https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212096326000136?via%3Dihub

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