water management /environment/ en Exciting news for climate adaptation in the Murray-Darling Basin! /environment/news/list/2024/10/27/exciting-news-for-climate-adaptation-in-the-murray-darling-basin Two northern Victorian Catchment Management Authorities are embarking on a groundbreaking study to assess climate change risks to water resources, supported by over $3 million in Australian Government funding through the CRC program. October 27 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/27/exciting-news-for-climate-adaptation-in-the-murray-darling-basin Addressing water allocation challenges amid climate change /environment/news/list/2024/09/04/addressing-water-allocation-challenges-amid-climate-change Recent research from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify. According to CSIRO climate models, the Murray-Darling Basin faces potential reductions in rainfall and runoff by mid-century, with predictions suggesting up to a 40% reduction in runoff under extreme scenarios.  September 04 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/09/04/addressing-water-allocation-challenges-amid-climate-change