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CSIRO scientists and the climate change debate

CSIRO scientists have been substantial contributors to the growing body of knowledge about climate change globally and in the Australian region.

 Icy antarctic icebergs in antarctic winter scene.
 
Climate change impacts
 
Climate change impacts on fire weather

The combined frequencies of days with very high and extreme Forest Fire Danger Index ratings are likely to increase.

 Trees alight in an intense bushfire.
Monitoring climate change
 
Monitoring our oceans with robotic floats

Collecting ocean data using robotic floats through the Argo project is helping scientists understand Australian regional and global ocean processes.

 Launch of Argo float from ship
Projecting climate change
 
Australian Climate Change Science Program

Through the ACCSP, CSIRO is leading climate change research in the Southern Hemisphere, and improving our understanding of significant climate processes in our region.

 Measurements being taken above the tree line from a flux tower in Tumbarumba, New South Wales.
Planning for climate change
 
Leading climate change research in the Southern Hemisphere

A key question for the world is no longer ‘Will the climate change?’ but rather ‘How will it change?’ CSIRO is providing information to enhance the capability of governments, business and the community to respond to climate change in the future.

 Saltbush plains suffering the effects of wind erosion during drought near Booligal, NSW.
 

National Research Flagships

Find out about the Flagship Program