An Assessment of the Integration of Coastal Hazard Risk into Local Government Strategic and Adaptation Planning in South Australia

This study presents the second part of a larger project which set out to better understand coastal adaptation planning in South Australia's coastal councils by assessing readiness (e.g., the embeddedness of risk assessment built-in to local council's strategic planning frameworks), status of coastal adaptation planning and implementation, and adaptive capacity. It evaluates progress towards implementation in coastal councils across South Australia as they adjust to a changing climate....
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This study presents the second part of a larger project which set out to better understand coastal adaptation planning in South Australia's coastal councils by assessing readiness (e.g., the embeddedness of risk assessment built-in to local council's strategic planning frameworks), status of coastal adaptation planning and implementation, and adaptive capacity. It evaluates progress towards implementation in coastal councils across South Australia as they adjust to a changing climate. The study was designed to better understand the decision-making contexts for each coastal local government in South Australia. Our approach enables detailed understanding of the specific, contested decision-making space for coastal adaptation. The intention of the study is to identify areas of focus for priority investment, support, and guidance. This report, Volume 2 'Key stakeholder perspectives', is a companion document offering insights and explanations based on the perspectives of elected members and council employees interviewed about progress in adaptation planning.