Climate Systems Hub Newsletter — March 2024 March 7, 2024 I recently heard a National Parks researcher describe climate change as a bowling ball. “We know (impacts) are likely, but we don’t know exactly what…
Understanding marine heatwaves March 7, 2024 As summer comes to an end, we start seeing cooler temperatures. But this doesn’t necessarily mean cooler oceans. After months of warmer weather, the end…
Marine heatwaves – understanding our warming oceans March 4, 2024 As our climate warms, marine heatwaves are becoming more common. This can have detrimental effects for ecosystems and industry alike. Understanding and managing these events…
The hub in February March 1, 2024 For the shortest month of the year the Climate Systems Hub has been busy. The 30th annual AMOS conference The 30th annual Atmospheric and Meteorological…
Climate Systems Hub Newsletter — February 2024 February 7, 2024 If you want to know how much Australia contributes to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere, you must study all the “sources”…
Emissions reduction in the boom and bust of Australia’s carbon budget – the challenge and the opportunity February 6, 2024 Join us for our 2024 webinar series, starting the year looking at Australia’s carbon budget. Published at the end of last year, the most comprehensive…
Carbon in, carbon out: Australia’s ‘carbon budget’ assessment reveals astonishing boom and bust cycles February 6, 2024 If you really want to know how much Australia contributes to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere, you have to study all…
Updating climate change science so we can plan ahead for extreme rainfall events February 2, 2024 Parts of Australia have experienced extreme rainfall leading to floods again this summer, putting the spotlight on climate science. What we know about how climate…
The Hub at AMOS 2024 January 31, 2024 Next week, climate scientists from across Australia are coming together for the 30th annual Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) conference. The NESP Climate…
Climate Systems Hub Newsletter — December 2023 December 6, 2023 2023. My 2023 started with the word ‘optimism’. It was my daughter’s suggestion for the new year. At first, I was suspicious. Just a word?…
Will we get fewer tropical cyclones in the future, or not? December 1, 2023 Attention is now focused on the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Hub researchers Dr Savin Chand and Dr Hamish Ramsay explore the debate…
Understanding how Australia’s climate drivers influence extreme climate December 1, 2023 Helen Bloustein from the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is a hub knowledge broker. Together with hub scientists Dr Christine Chung and…
What will the global stocktake say for adaptation? November 29, 2023 The world’s first stocktake on climate action will be released at COP28 in Dubai. It has been called an inventory of everything related to where…
Climate Systems Hub Newsletter — November 2023 November 8, 2023 This time last year, the last of 3 consecutive La Niñas were soaking much of Australia. Twelve months on, the land is parched, and parts…
Looking back at 2023: a webinar to recap the year November 8, 2023 From events like Climate Adaptation 2023 to furthering our understanding of foundational science, the hub has achieved a lot this year. Our last webinar for…
Climate adaptation for threatened species and protected places: sharing innovative approaches from across Australia November 7, 2023 Many of Australia’s threatened species and special places are under threat from a rapidly changing climate including rising temperatures and an increase in extreme weather…
WCRP Open Science Conference November 6, 2023 The world’s leading climate scientists came together at the end of October at the once-in-a-decade Open Science Conference of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)…
Already at the extremes: climate adaptation for biodiversity conservation in arid Australia November 3, 2023 Dr Katherine Tuft is Chief Executive of Arid Recovery, an independent not-for-profit running pioneering conservation science to help threatened species thrive across the Australian outback….
Drying out: Looking at the summer ahead and beyond October 24, 2023 Join Associate Professor Ailie Gallant to learn about her work with the hub project Extreme climate: dry, wet, hot-and-dry. Three La Niña events in a…
Even temporary global warming above 2°C will affect life in the oceans for centuries October 17, 2023 There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5°C warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily exceed the 2°C threshold, if atmospheric carbon…
