ACE CRC has released a package of the latest sea-level rise information that represents a significant body of analysis and interpretation of sea-level rise from the science of sea-level rise to policy and local planning implications.

Sea-level rise as a result of climate change may affect millions of people worldwide in coming years. A combination of higher sea level, possibly combined with stronger winds, could also cause more frequent fl ooding in coastal lowlands and put billions of dollars of coastal development at risk.

Scientists in the ACE CRC Sea-level Rise Program are helping Australia prepare for these possibilities by improving our ability to project and respond to future changes based on better understanding of historical sea-level change and the factors that contributed to it.

The ACE CRC's package of the latest sea-level rise materials provides: Position Analysis: climate change, sea-level rise and extreme events - impacts and adaptation issues. The document outlines developments in the science of sea-level rise and its influence on the effects of extreme events like high tides and storm surges. Briefing: a post-IPCC AR4 update on sea-level rise developed with leading scientists John Church (ACE CRC/CSIRO), Neil White (ACE CRC/CSIRO), John Hunter (ACE CRC) and Kurt Lambeck (Australian Academy of Science).

The document addresses recent progress in understanding sea-level rise and clarifies the interpretations of the IPCC's sea-level projections. Website developed jointly with CSRO brings together information on sea level rise and its causes. It also includes estimates of global and regional sea level, links to other web pages and data sets.

The set is now available on the ACE CRC website and will be progressively mailed in hard copy around the country to key stakeholders. Copies can be ordered by emailing: media@acecrc.org.au