About Us

We connect people with climate, energy & disaster-risk research from The Australian National University. Our goal is to advance innovative solutions to address climate change, energy system transitions and disasters. We facilitate integrated approaches to research, teaching and policy, industry and community engagement across disciplines. We also lead the ANU Below Zero Initiative in research, teaching and engagement. The initiative is working to reduce the University's greenhouse gas emissions to below zero.

Our Institute consolidates and builds on the activities of the former ANU Climate Change Institute, Energy Change Institute, and Disaster Risk Science Institute.

Major Initiatives: Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific (ZCEAP) »

The ANU Zero Carbon Energy for the Asia Pacific initiative aims to push the frontiers that will help future-proof the way Australia trades with the world, based on our abundant renewable energy resources.

Flood marker in brown flood waters
06
Aug

ANU Disaster Solutions Update 2024

The 2024 ANU Disaster Solutions Update will present the latest research and innovative solutions in disaster finance. It will explore strategies for building resilience, prevention and recovery, and the role of communities, government and the private sector.
15
May

Webinar: IPCC Scoping Nominations

In this webinar Professor Mark Howden, Vice Chair of IPCC Working Group II, will put scoping meetings in context to broader IPCC processes, provide an overview of what is involved in the nomination process and the scoping meeting.

Research »

We study the effects of climate change, the energy transition, and disasters and their impacts on society and societal responses.

Dry Saltpan
13
May

Scientists believe warming above 1.5C 'unavoidable' »

A recent Guardian survey of the world's leading climate scientists has found 80% believe warming above 1.5C is now unavoidable.
Professor Julie Smith
02
May

‘Health for all’: recognising breastfeeding as a carbon offset »

Country investments in breastfeeding should be considered a carbon offset in global plans for sustainable food, health and economic systems, according to a new report led by experts from The Australian National University (ANU).

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