Welcome to VCCCAR

The Victorian Centre for Climate Change Adaptation Research (VCCCAR) was established with Victorian Government funding in 2009 to assist government and other relevant agencies by undertaking climate change adaptation research. The Victorian Government committed $5 million over five years for its operation. Through research and recommendations VCCCAR contributes to the development of strategies to implement effective adaptation measures.

The centre's research program involves multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional research teams to address priorities identified by the Victorian Government. It also sponsors regional think-tanks, stages an annual forum and supports a visiting fellowship program.

VCCCAR aims to improve government and community understanding about the potential impacts of climate change and adaptation options. Our researchers work closely with all levels of government and the community to ensure that research results make a difference to policy and practice.

The University of Melbourne currently manages VCCCAR on behalf of four partner universities; Melbourne, Latrobe, Monash and RMIT.  VCCCAR is keen to expand its membership to provide funding and collaborative opportunities for researchers from all Victorian universities.

Professor Rod Keenan, former Head of the Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science, School of Land and Environment, is the director of VCCCAR. 

 
Director of VCCCAR - Professor Rod Keenan 

Follow the links to learn more about our governance and administration, including the centre's advisory board, implementation committee and staff.

Adapting to Climate Change 

Climate change is a major challenge for societies and governments. Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may result in avoidance of the most serious potential impacts of climate change. However even under the most optimistic climate mitigation scenarios, we are likely to experience climate change that will have significant implications for ecosystems, communities and industries.

Adapting to climate change presents challenges for policy makers and the community. It involves consideration of climate-related hazards and assessment of the vulnerability, exposure and adaptive capacities of ecosystems, communities and industries.

For further information go to our What is Climate Change Adaptation? page.