ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions

Welcome to the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions

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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Alison Reeve
Friday, 02 Oct 2026

Report on the 2026 ANU Solar Oration delivered by Alison Reeve, Energy and Climate Change Program Director at Grattan Institute and Visiting Fellow at ICEDS.

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QLD RFS member surveys fire impacted bush. Photo: Adobe.
Thursday, 01 Oct 2026

As the weather starts to warm in Australia, people are beginning to look ahead to the bushfire season.

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Fire and smoke
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026

We have long known every tonne of carbon dioxide matters to the climate. But governments keep approving new fossil fuel projects – even as climate change worsens.

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Upcoming events

Flood height marker - German building
15 Oct 2026 | 2:30 - 4pm

Emeritus Professor R.J. Wasson will present an argument for the use of records of environmental hazards that are much longer than the traditional.

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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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