In this time of continued global attention on the iconic Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and its susceptibility to a changing climate, we remain committed to working on projects and contributing to its long-term management.
9 February 2022
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is one of the world’s most remarkable natural treasures. But we also know the Reef is now facing significant challenges linked to climate change, and everyone needs to do their part to protect and build the resilience of the Reef for the benefit of future generations.
We realise that undertaking work in and adjacent to the Reef is a great privilege and has been a massive part of our history as a company. In this short video, we invite you to look at some of our projects and capabilities relevant to the GBR.
We are very proud to work on these and other exciting projects contributing to the Reef's long-term conservation and management. It motivates our people to work harder to achieve outcomes for our clients and stretch our capability to solve difficult and complex problems. Most importantly, we hope these and other projects will help build our Reef's resilience for the future.
If you want to learn more about these projects or our water and environment capabilities, learn more here.
Head of Capability and Innovation, Senior Principal, Climate Change Adaptation
Head of Capability and Innovation, Senior Principal, Climate Change Adaptation
David has significant experience in climate change risk assessments and adaptation planning, coastal zone management, coastal ecology and water quality. David has contributed to the development of guidelines to support resilience and adaptation planning in a variety of sectors including the NRM sector, the investor sector and the coastal sector. In addition to his work at BMT, David has led large projects at Griffith University (NCCARF) and for the Queensland and NSW state governments.
david.rissik@bmtglobal.com
Global Lead - Climate Risk and Resilience
Global Lead - Climate Risk and Resilience
Greg is a Senior Associate at BMT and leads the firm’s global campaign related to climate risk and resilience. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Greg has over 25 years of experience in natural hazard and climate change planning and adaptation studies with planning, transport, and conservation authorities.
greg.fisk@bmtglobal.com
Greg Fisk
Because they are situated in current and future hazard areas and exposed to increasing climate-related risks, maritime infrastructure owners and operators (across ports, harbours, marinas and shipyards) are situated in current and future hazard areas and exposed to increasing climate-related risks given their proximity to the coast and waterways. As the current and potential future impacts from climate become better understood, many maritime sector organisations are starting to take their first steps toward resilience and adaptation planning.
Greg Fisk
As we close off on another National Water Week in Australia and anticipate COP 26 in the UK starting in early November, it is an excellent time to check in on the consideration of climate risks and resilience as part of water supply planning, asset management and operations including the implementation of water efficiency measures.
David Rissik
There is an increasing global need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, which, combined with a demand for increased aquaculture production, means there is massive potential to do more in the blue economy sector.
Lisa Hammock
Submarines are designed for a service life of more than 25 years. Therefore, they need to be prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow's and today's needs, which means a flexible operational capability and increased importance on areas such as sustainability and climate resilience in design.