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.

ANU colleagues involved in Climate, Energy or Disaster Solutions are warmly encouraged to join ICEDS.

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31
Oct

An introduction to global heavy industry decarbonization technology and policy options

The Paris agreement shifted heavy industry focus towards clean production for net-zero emissions by 2050, necessitating technological innovation and investment in sectors like steel and chemicals, and requiring policy support for a just transition.
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04
Nov

ANU Solar Oration 2024: Solar step change

In the 2024 ANU Solar Oration, hear from experts about the opportunities solar energy presents for Australia and some of the challenges we will need to navigate along the way.

Professional short courses »

Designed for decision-makers. Delivered by world-renowned researchers. ICEDS Professional short courses provide insights into the latest research, innovation and analysis of climate change, energy transition and disaster solutions.

More information and course schedule »

FlumeGate Irrigation water flow regulator and control gates that are remotely controlled and solar powered
11
Oct

These 5 ‘post-truth’ claims are fuelling the water wars in Australia »

The contest between truth and post-truth is crucial in solving public policy issues like Australia's water management. Post-truths hinder policy development, impacting water reforms. Here are five post-truth claims to watch out for explained by Professor Quentin Grafton.
George Carter and colleagues
10
Oct

ANU researcher appointed to COP29 Presidency Scientific Council »

Leading Pacific Islands researcher Salā Dr George Carter has been appointed to the Scientific Council of the COP29 Presidency, joining a distinguished global team of scientists that will guide climate policy discussions at this year’s United Nations Climate talks in Azerbaijan.

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.

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