The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has launched a ten-point framework aimed at improving the reliance of the country’s urban communities against extreme weather events the effects of climate change.

 

Cahir of the Climate Change Task Group and CEO of the Australian Institute of Architects, David Parken, launched the framework at the Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) 2012 summit.

 

“The experts agree that climate change is happening and Australia, with its experience of floods, droughts, storms, and bushfires, can anticipate an increase in general temperatures and an upsurge in extreme weather events which all have an impact on our buildings and communities,” Mr Parken said.

 

“This document outlines effective steps the government can take to protect Australia’s economic and environmental sustainability.”

 

Mr Parken has called on the Federal Government to put regulatory and public policy systems to better protect the community.

 

Mr Parken also commended the work being done on mitigating the effects of climate change through policy framework, but has urged more attention to be paid on adaptation to the impending effects of climate change.

 

“By implementing adaptation strategies now governments and individuals will benefit in the longer term and a central body such as a National Built environment Adaptation Council would help deliver these changes now and in the future,” ASBEC President Tom Roper said.

 

The framework can be found here