The Impacts of Climate Change on Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry in Australia

Abstract

Climate change has been a growing concern in the past several decades, strongly affecting the global ecosystem from numerous perspectives. Thinking from a human being’s point of view, the impact of climate change is not simply about the weather or temperature, it involves almost all areas of our life through living and producing activities. Forest, as the primary natural resource of raw material for the pulp and paper manufacturing industry (PPM) is fairly sensitive to climate.  This directly results in a high dependency on climate change in the industry. Besides that, the nature of its high demand in energy and water resources also enhances the climate-related impacts of the industry from various operating aspects. This research paper mainly focuses on the potential influence arising from climate change in relating to the PPM industry in Australia. Both risks and recommendations are included in the consideration.