climate change: Key reports useful for
social workers
The understanding of climate change and its impacts is constantly evolving as the science develops and research is done on human impacts. It can be hard to stay on top of the latest and most relevant reports. Here, SW4CA provides links to a range of key resources. This section will continue to be updated as new materials become available.
Gender
Gender based violence and environmental factors, including climate change.
1.5 ºC
Landmark report from the IPCC regarding global warming of 1.5 ºC.
Extreme Heat
Health impacts of Townsville's increasing extreme heat, due to climate change.
'19-20 Bushfires
Bushfire Royal Commission report, which found that climate change fuelled the fires.
2020 Report Card
State of the Climate 2020 report detailing Aus. current & future climate change impacts.
Oceans
IPCC report detailing impacts of sea level rise & low-lying islands, coasts & communities.
Asia Pacific
Health impacts of climate change 'From Townsville to Tuvalu'
Our attitudes
Climate of the Nation 2020 report detailing Aus. attitudes to climate change & energy.