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This DFAT–CSIRO partnership provided an opportunity to introduce approaches to international aid delivery that better respond to the relationship between poverty and the environment.

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Scoping Projects

A series of short tactical scoping projects were undertaken during 2008-2009 including:

  • Climate change and ecological assets in the South East Asia region
  • Regional and Country Scale Water Resource Assessment
  • Rural Industries Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
  • Mekong Basin Water Resources Assessment
  • A Strategic Sustainability Assessment for the Pacific
  • Melanesian Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Assets
  • Regional climate projection development and interpretation for Indonesia
  • Urbanisation and Sustainability Transition in Asia

Scoping Projects final report:

The final report on the consolidated learnings from Scoping Projects is available here:

Read the Learnings from Scoping Projects report

Fast Facts

  • Countries in the Asia Pacific region are facing daunting environmental pressures that threaten development gains
  • The Alliance united DFAT's depth of experience in development assistance with CSIRO’s strength in research into complex problems that cross scales and sectors
  • Alliance research helped DFAT determine strategic responses to aid investment

Contact

Seona Meharg
CSIRO Land and Water Flagship
Phone: +61 2 6246 4389
Email: seona.meharg@csiro.au
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