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'Ignite Your Imagination' Sea Level Rise Seminar

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Summary

Scientists from the Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC discuss the latest sea level rise science

Start Date

21st Jun 2012 9:00am

End Date

21st Jun 2012 12:30pm

Venue

University Club, Dobson Road, Sandy Bay campus

RSVP / Contact Information

climatechange@dpac.tas.gov.au or 6232 7173

Scientists from the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre will discuss the latest sea level rise science and how sea level rise planning allowances can be estimated for coastal locations around Australia, including Tasmania.

The seminar will include a demonstration of the sea level rise decision-support tool developed by the ACE-CRC and designed to assist coastal managers assess the level of future risk under conditions of a rising sea level and plan accordingly.

Morning tea will be provided

Enquiries and bookings: email: climatechange@dpac.tas.gov.au, (03) 6232 7173.

For more information, please see the Tasmanian Climate Change office website.

This seminar will be run in Launceston on 22 June. Click here for the Launceston seminar details.