AS 5334:2013
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Climate change adaptation for settlements and infrastructure – A risk based approach
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
AS | 2013-06-05 | 61 |
Provides principles and generic guidelines on the management of the risks that settlements and infrastructure face from the impacts of climate change. In particular it describes a systematic approach to planning the adaptation of settlements and infrastructure based on the risk management process given in AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009.
Scope
This Standard provides principles and generic guidelines on the management of the risks that settlements and infrastructure face from the consequences of climate change. In particular, it describes a systematic approach to planning the adaptation of settlements and infrastructure based on the risk management process given in AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009.
This Standard is relevant to individuals and organizations concerned with all phases in the lifecycle of settlements or infrastructure that will be affected by climate change. These phases may involve –
(a) policy and planning;
(b) creation or acquisition;
(c) utilization and maintenance; and
(d) renewal and disposal.
Both beneficial and detrimental consequences can arise from climate change.