A Decadal Plan for Australian Earth System Science

21st Century Weather supports the recommendations made in A Decadal Plan for Australian Earth System Science 2024–2033.

The Decadal Plan has been developed by the Australian Academy of Science’s National Committee for Earth System Science (NCESS).

Members of the NCESS include 21st Century Weather Chief Investigators Julie Arblaster, Claire Vincent and Negin Nazarian.

The plan calls for the urgent establishment of a national institute responsible for coordinating the science required to transform Australia’s response to climate change.

According to the researchers involved, Australia will struggle to achieve net zero emissions, mitigate risks against natural disasters or ensure water security and agricultural success unless we update our approach to climate science research.

To read more, including the Decadal Plan in full, go to: https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/australia-needs-a-coordinated-national-institute-to-respond-to-the-changing-climate