Australian climate science informing adaptation solutions

Through climate science and adaptation research, we inform policies, guide responses, and deepen our understanding of Australia’s future climate.

Together, we’re working to safeguard communities, landscapes, and livelihoods to make a climate-resilient Australia for generations to come.

Latest News

August 13, 2025

Climate Systems Hub Newsletter – August 2025

August 8, 2025

Tracking progress: Insights from the Australian Adaptation Database

August 7, 2025

Lights, camera, adaptation: Highlights from AdaptFest 2025

Our Research

Project 2.1

Enabling best practice adaptation

Project 4.1

Adaptation planning approach for protected places

Project 4.3

Adapt Land&Sea

Project 5.1

ACCESS development and delivery to CMIP7 

Project 5.2

Global carbon budgets and the role of terrestrial carbon sinks

Project 5.3

Uncharted climate futures

Project 5.4

Projection verification

Project 5.5

Marine heatwaves

Project 5.6

Extreme rainfall in compound events 

Resources

Climate Almanac user experience report

August 19, 2025

How do we design a climate knowledge portal that people will actually use? The Climate Almanac User Experience Report and video capture the journey so…

Deluge and drought: Insights into swings between dry, wet, and hot-and-dry conditions

August 19, 2025

This report explores Australia’s shifting climate extremes from droughts to wet periods and hot–dry events. It provides new insights into the drivers of these extremes,…

Why sea level isn’t actually level

July 30, 2025

Sea-level rise isn’t uniform across Australia. This explainer looks at how we estimate change and what it means for planning ahead.

Understanding future sea-level rise

July 30, 2025

Projecting sea-level rise is complex and uncertain—but it’s critical for future planning. Learn what drives these projections and why they matter.

What’s driving sea-level rise?

July 30, 2025

Sea levels naturally vary due to tides, weather, and land movement—but climate change is now accelerating the rise. Learn what’s driving these changes.

Understanding flash and conventional droughts in Australia

July 18, 2025

How quickly do droughts develop? Droughts are often thought of as slow-developing events that unfold over months, but new research from the Climate Systems Hub…

Climate adaptation training for government decision-makers: project report

June 30, 2025

Hub researchers co-developed and delivered a two-day climate science and adaptation training program for government decision-makers across Australia. The training boosted climate literacy, providing practical tools and information to support climate-informed decisions.

Our 2025 Research Plan

June 18, 2025

Discover the Climate Systems Hub’s 2025 Research Plan, which introduces 10 new climate research projects and continues 2 key initiatives from 2024. Learn how our work supports Australia’s climate resilience.