KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SHARING FORUM #2
Following the successful completion of QCoast2100's Inaugural Forum in late 2016, the LGAQ organised and facilitated the 2nd Knowledge and Information Sharing Forum on 18 May 2017 in Cairns. The forum featured a half day stakeholder communication and engagement workshop and presentations by selected councils on their CHAS journeys to date. All presentations can be viewed by following the links in the table below.
Participation in the forum comprised of representatives from various departments within coastal local governments such as engineering, planning, community engagement, sustainability and disaster management as well as private consultants and academia. The forum was well received and attended by 49 participants, with engaging discussions about stakeholder communication, council specific CHAS issues and lessons learnt. The forum agenda can be downloaded here.
| Presentations | Speakers | Presentation slides |
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Stakeholder Communication and Engagement |
Professor Tim Smith - Director Sustainability Research Centre, USC | Presentation 1 |
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Fit for Purpose Coastal Erosion Mapping - a look at the State's erosion prone areas |
Sel Sultmann - Principal Coastal Scientist, DEHP | Presentation 2 |
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Cairns Regional Council - Cairns Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) Project |
Sophie Barrett - Coordinator Strategic Programs, Cairns Regional Council | Presentation 3 |
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Whitsunday Regional Council - Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy |
Adam Folkers - Manager Environment, Health & Climate, Whitsunday Regional Council |
Presentation 4 |
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Douglas Shire Council - Douglas CHAS Journey |
Nicola Learmond - Sustainability Officer, Douglas Shire Council |
Presentation 5 |
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Redland City Council - Coastal Adaptation Strategy "A Redlands Journey" |
Tim Mitchell - Advisor Infrastructure Planning, Redland City Council | Presentation 6 |