Brisbane
Australia
Brisbane is projected to face challenging climate hazards, primarily characterized by frequent heatwaves and an elevated risk of malaria outbreaks. As the frequency and intensity of heatwaves increase, vulnerable populations will be particularly at risk for heat-related illnesses, which can strain public health services. Concurrently, the city faces a future where changing climate conditions may expand habitats for malaria-carrying mosquitoes, thereby increasing the likelihood of malaria transmission. These threats highlight the urgent need for enhanced public health strategies and climate adaptation measures to mitigate the impacts on community health. The increasing intensity of climate hazards poses significant challenges, stressing the importance of proactive planning and public awareness to ensure resilience in the face of evolving climate conditions.
Hazard Outlook
How will Brisbane's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 4 m elevation, Brisbane faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Brisbane ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Brisbane's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Brisbane's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Brisbane may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Brisbane faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to heavy rain, max rain. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Brisbane.
No solutions have been documented for Brisbane.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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