The ESCC Hub has investigated how fire-generated thunderstorms, such as those experienced during the 2019/20 Black Summer fires, are formed, their current trends and how these trends may change under …
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Wide blue oceans and sandy beach shores: understanding our changing oceans and coasts
by Sonia BluhmThe ESCC Hub has conducted a range of research into our changing oceans and coasts, including topics such as marine heatwaves, sea level rise, ocean change, ocean observations, extreme sea …
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Co-producing climate research to benefit water resource management in south-west Western Australia
by Sonia BluhmWe’ve co-produced climate research to better understand the reliability of farm dams and environment flow in the Wilyabrup Brook catchment of south-west Wester Australia. This will inform future water resource …
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Exploring climate variability and change and improving the utility of Australia’s national climate model, ACCESS
by Sonia BluhmWe’ve explored the key drivers of Australia’s variable and changing climate, and have used and improved our national climate model (ACCESS) to better understand these drivers and how our climate …
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Australian guidelines for the implementation of nature-based methods for coastal hazard risk reduction
by Sonia BluhmWe’ve filled a critical knowledge gap in coastal management by developing the first comprehensive guideline for nature-based methods for coastal protection specific to Australia
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Big wet, long dry: 5 things to know about the Hub’s work on drought and water futures
by sschmidtHere are 5 things you should know about the Hub’s work on drought and water futures over its lifespan of research.
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New Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub explores changes to the frequency and intensity of extratropical cyclones under a warming climate, including resulting rainfall pattern changes.
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Co-designed activities
Providing climate change science expertise into the National Disaster Risk Information Services Capability (NDRISC) Pilot Project
by Sonia BluhmCASE STUDY 5.7: Input by the Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub into the National Disaster Risk Information Services Capability (NDRISC) Pilot Project Climate change is driving an increase in extreme …
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The Australian State of the Climate 2020 report reveals a picture of long-term climate trends and climate variability. The biennial climate snapshot draws on the latest observations and climate research …
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Demonstrating a sovereign climate risk capability through collaboration with the Australian financial services sector
by Sonia BluhmIn early September the Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub, in collaboration with Engineers Australia and the Actuaries Institute, hosted a virtual expo to conceptually scope out how a sovereign …
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The Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub has teamed up with Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area managers to co-produce climate data that will enable them plan and respond to current …
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Climate change science informs new Australian guidelines for consistent climate risk assessments and disclosures
by Sonia BluhmThe Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub has provided scientific expertise to inform the industry-led Climate Measurement Standards Initiative. The initiative has released a set of open-source scientific and technical …
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Understanding trends and changes in erosion rates for coastal locations is important for informing coastal management and planning activities. The Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub is investigating shoreline change …
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Webinars
Science webinar: Building partnerships for robust climate risk assessments – why, what, how, when?
by Sonia BluhmIn this webinar, ESCC Hub leader Professor David Karoly uses the Hub developed climate toolkit to provide an overview of why and what climate change information can be used for …
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Science update: Australian Drought – How will it be impacted by El Niño-Southern Oscillation over the coming century?
by Sonia BluhmESCC Hub research have examined the impact of global warming on the frequency of dry conditions over Australia, and how ENSO and global warming combine and interact to cause the …
