Environmental-Expert.com (Australia): Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, today announced $3.45 million to help local government and professionals such as engineers and architects better manage the effects of climate change. Senator Wong made the announcement during a speech to the Queensland Media Club. “As well as reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, the Rudd Government recognises the need for us to adapt to the climate change we can’t avoid,” Senator Wong said.
“The Government is providing $1.55 million to assist councils to learn more about the local impact of climate and plan ahead. “Another $1.9 million has gone to tertiary institutions and professional associations to integrate climate change into their education and training courses through the Climate Change Adaptation Skills for Professionals small grants program.”
Senator Wong said infrastructure including roads, bridges and buildings were highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change including increased frequency and intensity of storms and drought. “This funding will help fill gaps in current education and training programs in fields including engineering, architecture, urban planning, and water resource management.”...
The Maitland River bridge in April 2004 in Western Australia, following Cyclone Monty the previous month. Picture taken by Ian Peters, Wikimedia Commons, under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation license, Version 1.2
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