Fact Sheets

Keyword

Year

Projects

Supporting climate-smart conservation decisions

May 1, 2025

Discover resources developed to support conservation decision-making under climate change, including a database of conservation options, climate situational reports, and practical adaptation guidance.

Understanding rainfall variability over Northern Australia

April 16, 2025

This fact sheet outlines research into the key factors driving rainfall variability in northern Australia, offering insights into how climate patterns affect local agriculture and land management. It also highlights ongoing studies to improve climate projections and decision-making for future planning.

New insights into how Australia emerges from drought

April 2, 2025

Australia’s climate is highly variable, and understanding how the country recovers from drought is crucial for water management and climate adaptation. Scientists from the hub have identified eight distinct rainfall patterns using archetypal analysis. These patterns reveal how different regions transition between dry and wet periods, improving our ability to predict and prepare for future climate extremes.

Understanding extreme humid heat and climate change

January 24, 2025

Extreme humid heat events are becoming more frequent due to climate change, and their effects on human health are becoming increasingly concerning. Learn about the risks and the research efforts to better understand and prepare for future heat extremes.

Construction workers on site during heatwave.

Artificial reefs for coastal protection

December 10, 2024

We investigated the artificial reefs installed near Ramblers Road to understand why and how these projects have been successful in combating coastal erosion.

Aerial shot of scuba diver over artificial reef.

Navigating climate portals

November 18, 2024

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.

Everything you need to know about the latest in climate modelling

November 18, 2024

Climate models are becoming more advanced and can simulate an increasing range of climate processes. These improvements are the result of having more observational data to calibrate the models, a better understanding of atmospheric processes and interactions, more sophisticated analytical techniques, and accelerating computer capabilities.