24 April 2024

A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years: Actions in the face of climate change

ATSE has urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river’s health and sustainability.

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The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has today urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river’s health and sustainability.

In a new essay series A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years: Actions in the face of climate change, ATSE urges more investment in technologies to monitor the river for climate impacts and in sustained governance with regional and rural communities at the centre, coupled with evolving our agriculture industry in the face of decreased water availability and accepted water sharing policies. 

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A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years

A summary of an essay series by Australia's leading water experts.

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Essay 1: Hydroclimate of the Murray-Darling Basin – Dr Lu Zhang, Dr Francis Chiew and Dr Tom Hatton FTSE

Essay 2: Challenges and adaptation needs for water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin in response to climate change – John Verhoeven, Professor Stuart Khan FTSE and Dr Megan Evans

Essay 3: Surface water and groundwater connectivity in the Murray-Darling Basin: Integrated management of connected resources – Dr Andrew Ross and Hon Professor John Williams FTSE

Essay 4: Riverine ecosystems and health: Soil-landscapes – Professor Robert Fitzpatrick FTSE, Associate Professor Luke Mosley, Dr Brett Thomas and Dr Erinne Stirling

Essay 5: Climate change challenges and adaptation needs for Murray-Darling Basin Ramsar Wetlands of international importance – Dr Kerri Muller and Dr Nick Whiterod

 

Essay 6: The past, present and future of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth – Associate Professor Luke Mosley, Dr Brenton Zampatti and Dr Matt Gibbs

Essay 7: Restoring sustainability to Murray-Darling Basin freshwater fish and aquatic ecosystems – Dr John Koehn

Essay 8: Challenges and adaptation opportunities for the Murray-Darling Basin in response to climate change: Industry development & adjustment – Dr Anne-Maree Boland, Tim Cummins, Claire Flanagan-Smith, Carl Larsen and Rebecca Schwarzman

Essay 9: Achieving a healthy, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin – Professor Sarah Ann Wheeler FASSA