About Us

We research how Australia’s weather is being reshaped by climate change.

Under the directorship Professor Christian Jakob and his leadership team, 21st Century Weather is a consortium of 24 organisations, led by Monash University in partnership with the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales, the Australian National University, and the University of Tasmania. The Centre was established in February 2024 and will run until early 2031.

Amongst the Centre’s Industry, Government and Science partners are the Bureau of Meteorology and the CSIRO, as well as eight international research centres, three government departments and five private companies. Funded under the Centre of Excellence scheme, the Centre receives $35 Million in funding from the ARC over seven years with an additional $10 million contributed by the Centre partners.

The Centre conducts blue-sky research with real-world applications for industry, government and communities. Our Engagement and Impact team and our Partner Forum offer two-way dialogue that links our innovative science and model development to provide answers to some of society’s most pressing questions related to future weather change. 

We offer an unparalleled environment for early career researchers and PhD students to develop research careers with our Researcher Development Program which offers breadth and depth of training and opportunities.