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Navigating climate portals

December 12, 2025

Accessibility and interpretation of climate data can vary between sources. Numerous sources of climate change data in Australia vary in presentation, coverage,
scale, and time periods. This guide helps users select the appropriate information for their needs.

Climate impacts of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation on Australia

December 4, 2025

Key points Read the full paper here > Andréa S. Taschetto, Shayne McGregor, Dietmar Dommenget, Zoe E. Gillett, Neville Nicholls, Sur Sharmila, Peter van Rensch, Danielle Verdon-Kidd, Ghyslaine Boschat, Christine Chung, Ruby Lieber, Nerilie Abram, Rob…

Detectability of Post‐Net Zero Climate Changes and the Effects of Delay in Emissions Cessation

December 4, 2025

The rapid pace of climate change is observed in many aspects of the Earth system including local warming and rainfall changes, increases in some extremes,…

Understanding Future Climate Risk

December 2, 2025

Co-Designed Applications for Local Decision-Making Australia’s climate future is increasingly defined by compound events, where multiple hazards such as heatwaves, bushfires, floods, and storms occur…

Behind every COP is a global data project that predicts Earth’s future. Here’s how it works

November 19, 2025

Story by Andy Hogg, Australian National University and Tilo Ziehn, CSIRO in The Conversation Over the past week we’ve witnessed the many political discussions that go…

Compound Wet/Windy Extremes in Australian Observational and Reanalysis Datasets

November 11, 2025

The co-occurrence of extreme rain with extreme wind can result in enhanced impacts, and there is interest in understanding their occurrence, drivers, and potential changes….

Improved estimates of future precipitation change in climate models

October 20, 2025

This study looks at how human activities, especially those that affect the Earth’s energy balance, like greenhouse gas emissions, are expected to change rainfall patterns…

Springtime rainfall changes in Australia related to projected changes in large-scale modes of variability

October 20, 2025

This study looks at how spring rainfall in Australia (from September to November) might change in the future due to shifts in major climate patterns….

Methane and Nitrous Oxide Budgets for Australasia: A Regional Assessment of Natural and Anthropogenic Sources and Sinks

October 16, 2025

This study assesses the natural- and human-caused sources and sinks of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) in Australia and New Zealand, together referred to…

Australia’s methane budget 2010 – 2019

October 1, 2025

Understanding Australia’s methane budget is essential for anyone invested in climate action, sustainable development, or environmental policy. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, more impactful…

Climate portals infographic

September 30, 2025

Understanding how our climate is changing is essential for planning, adaptation, and resilience. The infographic below highlights a range of authoritative portals that provide future-focused…

Building relationships between First Nations Peoples and Western scientists to increase capacity to understand, respond and adapt to climate change

September 8, 2025

First Nations and their People have stressed to Western scientists that Country is in distress and traditional knowledge is key to mitigating the impacts of…

Developing a shared understanding of knowledge brokering

September 1, 2025

With the value of knowledge brokering gaining recognition, we explore the gaps in understanding of the diverse practices knowledge brokers engage in, and how important…

Tracking progress: Insights from the Australian Adaptation Database

August 25, 2025

How are Australians adapting to climate change—and how do we know? The Australian Adaptation Database is providing a clearer picture of the actions being taken to adapt…

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.

2024 First Nation Peoples Statement on Climate Change

July 25, 2025

In 2024, First Nation Peoples from across the country gathered on Tubba-Gah Country in Dubbo for the National First Peoples Gathering on Climate Change. From that powerful…

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