The latest thought leadership and expert commentary from our members and announcements and stories from the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions.

Thermometer on dry mud - Image:Adobe.
Monday, 12 Oct 2026
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The ANU has a significant delegation of expertise attending both the Pre-COP in Fiji, and COP31 in Türkiye.

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Alison Reeve
Friday, 02 Oct 2026
  • Annual highlight

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
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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
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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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Hydro pump station. Adobe Stock
Monday, 21 Sep 2026
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Pumped hydro and battery storage can enable Australia to meet its energy needs without increasing the use of gas to fuel electricity plants, according to a new paper by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).

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Adobe Stock: Dust storm over Australian farm
Wednesday, 19 Aug 2026
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Sand and dust storms typically occur in arid environments where the ground is dry, loose and vegetation-free. But they can inflict severe and lasting damage on homes and buildings, solar panels and farm machinery. And as our planet rapidly warms, sand and dust storms will become more common.

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Aerial image of Kambri precinct, ANU
Wednesday, 19 Aug 2026
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ICEDS is Hiring! We are looking for a Strategic Research and Partnerships Manager to join our team. Interested? Read on...

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Flooded road - QLD
Monday, 20 Jul 2026
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In anticipation of future flooding, Australia could combine traditional structural and flood mitigation measures, such as dams and levees, with nature-inspired designs.

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AdobeStock - Health
Sunday, 05 Jul 2026
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Expressions of Interest now open for the New ICEDS Professional Short Courses on offer

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