About Us
About ICEDS
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 collaborate closely with ANU Environmental Sustainability to support operational climate action that aims to reduce the University's greenhouse gas emissions to below zero and strengthen climate adaptation across campus.
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.
12
Feb
ANU Climate Update 2026: Adaptation from soil to stars
The latest research on climate change, adaptation and disaster risk resilience from leading experts from The Australian National University and beyond.
Professional Short Courses »
ICEDS Professional Short Courses bring climate, energy and disaster decision-makers together with ANU researchers to discuss recent advances in climate science, the energy transition, and disaster-risk science in the context of real-world scenarios.
Click here for the latest course schedule and more information.
14
Jan
As we begin to assess the fire damage in Victoria, we must not overlook these hidden costs »
Beyond the headline losses, disasters can lead to ongoing socio-economic problems, write Associate Professor Sonia Akter, Manh-Tien Bui and Professor Quentin Grafton for The Conversation.
13
Jan
Water cycle instability drove global water-related disasters in 2025 »
New research led by Professor Albert van Dijk revealed water-related disasters in 2025 caused nearly 5,000 deaths, displaced around 8 million people, and resulted in economic losses exceeding US$360 billion globally.