Governance Technical Report. A technical report for the National Climate Risk Assessment

<p dir="ltr">Summary:</p><p dir="ltr">This report investigates Australia's governance risk in relation to climate change impacts and explores the risk of maladaptation by considering the interplay between adaptation, risk and governance.</p><p dir="ltr">This report investigates governance risk in relation to climate change impacts, responding to its identification as a priority risk in Australia’s National Assessment. It explores the risk of maladaptation and inaction due to inadequate governance structures by considering the multifaceted interplay between adaptation, risk and governance. The report introduces new conceptual frameworks and empirical analyses, highlighting the need for strong governance to manage climate risks and enable adaptation effectively. Key findings include the importance of resourcing, clear roles and responsibilities, appropriate risk assessment, enhanced community engagement, and coordination across all levels of governance to address the complex and dynamic nature of climate change risks.</p>