The Daily Aus Australia's first climate risk assessment, explained
Sep 15, 2025
Australia's first climate risk assessment reveals chilling predictions about rising temperatures and their impact on health and infrastructure. With the potential for a 450% increase in heat-related deaths, communities across the country are at risk. Experts emphasize the urgency for action to combat these escalating threats. The discussion also highlights how climate change disproportionately affects Indigenous communities and the government's plans for adaptation and updated policies as part of future commitments.
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First National, Multi-Agency Climate Audit
- The National Climate Risk Assessment is Australia's first nationally consistent, multi-agency analysis of climate risks across eight systems.
- It combines expertise from BOM, CSIRO, ABS and Geoscience Australia to show systemic impacts beyond the environment.
Risks Compound Across Systems
- Risks escalate rapidly and compound across systems rather than occurring in isolation.
- A single hazard like flooding can cascade into health, infrastructure, economic and insurance crises.
Northern And Coastal Hotspots
- Northern Australia and coastal communities face heightened exposure to multiple hazards like heat, cyclones and sea-level rise.
- By 2050 the number of coastal communities in high-risk zones could more than double, affecting 1.5 million people.