Australia’s climate is warming, leading to more frequent extreme weather events and shifting rainfall patterns, amongst other effects. These changes pose serious risks to our communities, ecosystems, and economy.

At the same time, we have an opportunity to shape a resilient, low-carbon future at home, and to support our neighbours in reducing emissions and adapting to climate impacts. Achieving this requires not only technological solutions but also collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and national borders.

The Australian National University established the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) to bring together world-leading expertise in climate science, energy transition, and disaster-risk reduction. By connecting research with policy, practice, and education, ICEDS plays a central role in addressing some of the most urgent challenges of our time.

As Interim Director, I am proud to support this work and the community behind it. I also want to acknowledge the work of the founding executive team for ICEDS. Professors Mark Howden and Frank Jotzo and Associate Professor Roslyn Prinsley provided strategic direction, inspired and built incredible networks, and were active local, national and international champions for ICEDS’s work. Alongside many researchers including Dr Steven Crimp as Deputy Head of Climate, program and project teams, and support staff, they built a strong foundation for the future of the Institute.

I invite you to engage with us — join our events, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow our work on social media, and to connect with us if there is an opportunity to work together.

Professor Llewelyn Hughes
Interim Director
ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions