Assessment of observed changes and responses in natural and managed systems
New assesment methods and the characterisation of future conditions
Fresh water resources and their management
Ecosystems, their properties, goods and services
Food, fibre, and forest products
Coastal systems and low-lying areas
Industry, settlement and society
Australia and New Zealand
Polar regions (Arctic and Antarctic)
Assessment of adaptation practices, options, constraints and capacity
Inter-relationships between adaptation and mitigation
Assessing key vulnerabilities and the risk from climate change
Perspectives on climate change and sustainability
Cross-chapter case studies.