ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions

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Our goal is to advance innovative solutions to address climate change, energy system transitions and disaster-risk reduction. We facilitate integrated approaches to research, teaching and policy, industry and community engagement across disciplines.

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Latest news

Snowy Hydro aerial view. Photo: Adobe.
Monday, 02 Nov 2026

The final cost estimate for Snowy 2.0 has been released. The conversion of the original Snowy hydroelectric scheme to a large pumped hydro energy storage scheme will cost A$22-25 billion and will be completed in late 2029.

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Fence line, damaged in bushfire. Photo: Adobe.
Thursday, 15 Oct 2026

This summer, Australia could face some of its most extreme bushfire conditions ever, due to the severity of an ever-strengthening El Niño.

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Thermometer on dry mud - Image:Adobe.
Monday, 12 Oct 2026

The ANU has a significant delegation of expertise attending both the Pre-COP in Fiji, and COP31 in Türkiye.

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Thermometer on dry mud - Image:Adobe.
26 Nov 2026 | 2pm

Please join us for our for our annual post-COP event.

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A leading professional short course program, delivered by experts, providing the latest research on climate, energy and sustainability. Designed for professionals, our courses offer practical skills, real-world insights and flexible study options online and in-person.

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Research on climate, energy and disaster-risk at ANU covers a broad swathe of areas. We analyse the consequences on society and societal responses from different perspectives including economic, legal, sociological and political perspectives.

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Browse ICEDS members at ANU, including academics, PhD students, visiting fellows and professional staff. Search our membership list and find climate, energy and disaster risk experts.

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