A future in our hands
April 3, 2025
As a climate scientist, I often feel frustrated by the lack of urgency in addressing climate change. However, I also find hope and determination in…
Climate Systems Hub Newsletter – April 2025
April 2, 2025
A future in our hands As a climate scientist, I often feel frustrated by the lack of urgency in addressing climate change. However, I also…
Extreme climate explained: Using drought projections in wildlife conservation
March 19, 2025
Droughts are a regular and challenging feature of Australia’s climate—but what makes a drought ‘extreme,’ and what do climate projections tell us about their future…
Climate Systems Hub Newsletter – March 2025
March 12, 2025
Living in Australia, we are no strangers to climate extremes. This summer, we’ve seen record-breaking heat both on land and the adjacent oceans, major floods…
Women leading the charge in climate adaptation: Empowering the next generation
March 8, 2025
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. It requires urgent action from researchers, policymakers, and communities worldwide. Women are not just…
Climate Systems Hub Newsletter – February 2025
February 6, 2025
In January, global data synthesisers confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record. Copernicus reported an average surface temperature anomaly of 1.6°C – exceeding the 1.5°C ambition set…
Humid heat in a changing climate: What it means for our health
February 5, 2025
Why is it harder to stay cool on a 35-degree day when it is humid compared to when it’s dry? As climate change accelerates, extreme…
From cod logs to frog bogs: we catalogued 400 ways to help species survive a warmer world
January 17, 2025
Australia’s natural environment is changing rapidly as the world warms, and many species are struggling to keep up. The pace of change is staggering, with 2024…
Climate Systems Hub Newsletter – December 2024
December 11, 2024
Reflecting on a year of collaboration, achievement, and connection As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the sheer scale of…
Caught in the middle: Saltmarshes under pressure from sea and shore
November 18, 2024
How OzFish Unlimited is making space for nature Written by Climate Systems Hub Fellows John Burley, Olly Dove, Ned Haughton, Hanna Heidemann, Claire Mason, Jenny…
