June 12, 2026
WEBINAR: The work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, better known as the IPCC, is considered one of the most comprehensive, rigorous, on-going and collaborative climate change assessments in the world. As the 7th assessment cycle kicks off, join us for this fascinating discussion panel, our Climate Systems Hub scientists, our Indigenous Facilitator, along with Australia’s secretariat to the IPCC, will share their own insights and experiences of being involved. Register here >
Turning extreme event attribution into decisions: Australia’s practical blueprint. This recent heatwave in the UK prompts a familiar (and important) conversation – how do we understand these events in the context of climate change? Attribution science is increasingly able to answer that question, linking extreme events to broader climate trends. New research led by Hannah Bourbon and Francine Machin found that the real challenge isn’t generating attribution statements, it’s making them useable to decision-makers. Read our blog >
EOFY: Abstracts due and early bird discount! Planning to attend Climate Adaptation 2026? Don’t miss the key deadlines:Abstract submissions close on 30 June, so now’s the time to secure your spot and showcase your work. Take advantage of the early bird registration discount, helping you get the most value from this leading climate adaptation event. Find out more >
Building capacity, building connections: How WA benefits from national climate knowledge. Preparing for the future requires clear, trusted information, and the ability to translate climate science into meaningful decisions. This is where James says the NESP Climate Systems Hub and the Interjurisdictional Knowledge Broker Network have been invaluable. Read this new KB story >
Did you miss our webinar last month? This webinar sat at the intersection of climate science and engineering to help you better understand what this emerging research means for the built environment. By bringing climate scientists and wind engineers together, the Hub is helping to ensure that building standards and design practices are informed by the latest science, supporting communities to be prepared for current and future tropical cyclone risk. Watch the recording >
When rain comes hard and fast: what new research reveals about flash flood risk in Sydney. The study, led by Hub researchers at UNSW and partner institutions, brings together high-resolution weather station observations and state-of-the-art climate modelling to look closely at very short-duration rainfall events, those lasting just minutes to an hour. These are the kinds of events that overwhelm drains, flood streets, and catch communities off-guard. Find out more about this new work relating to Greater Sydney >
Rainfall is complex; what Spring 2022 reveals about how rainfall works. In spring 2022, southeastern Australia received a significant amount of rainfall, bringing severe flooding that affected communities, infrastructure, agriculture and ecosystems across the region. For many people in this region, the impacts were immediate and costly. But behind those impacts sits an important scientific question: why was it that wet, and how well was it foreseeable? Find out more >
NESP News. DCCEEW have announced that NESP Phase 3 is officially moving forward, with a $110.6 million investment over 2027 to 2034. This latest NESP News includes climate adaptation insights, recycled waste in Aboriginal housing, Culturally Significant Entities and newly mapped tropical oyster reefs. Read now >