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Framing an independent, integrated and evidence-based evaluation of the state of Australia's biophysical and human environments

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  • Trevor Ward
  • Steven Cork
  • Kirstin Dobbs
  • Peter Harper
  • Peter Harris
  • Tom Hatton
  • Robert Joy
  • Peter Kanowski
  • Richard Mackay
  • Neil McKenzie
  • Barbara Wienecke

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A new approach was developed for Australia's 2011 national State of the Environment (SoE) report to integrate the assessment of biophysical and human elements of the environment. A Common Assessment and Reporting Framework (CARF) guided design and implementation, responding to jurisdictional complexity, outstanding natural diversity and ecosystem values, high levels of cultural and heritage diversity, and a paucity of national-scale data. The CARF provided a transparent response to the need for an independent, robust and evidence-based national SoE report. We conclude that this framework will be effective for subsequent national SoE assessments and other integrated national-scale assessments in data-poor regions.

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  • Trevor Ward & Steven Cork & Kirstin Dobbs & Peter Harper & Peter Harris & Tom Hatton & Robert Joy & Peter Kanowski & Richard Mackay & Neil McKenzie & Barbara Wienecke, 2015. "Framing an independent, integrated and evidence-based evaluation of the state of Australia's biophysical and human environments," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(4), pages 738-755, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:58:y:2015:i:4:p:738-755
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2014.891073
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