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Queensland among most at-risk from sea level rises by 2050

Queensland among most at-risk from sea level rises by 2050

Update: 2025-09-15
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More than one and a half million people in Australia are at risk of rising sea levels by 2050, according to Australia's first national climate risk assessment.

The landmark document warns the majority of the most at-risk regions will be located in Queensland, particularly in the south-east and Brisbane. 

  • Guest: Sara Hicks, Coordinator of the Gecko Environment Council, a not-for-profit environmental advocacy and education organisation
  • Producer: Teodora Agarici
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Queensland among most at-risk from sea level rises by 2050

Queensland among most at-risk from sea level rises by 2050

Australian Broadcasting Corporation