Climate Change Research Centre

We raise awareness by researching the impacts and risks of climate change to create a better climate future.

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UNSW CCRC is a multi-disciplinary research centre comprising one of the largest university research facilities of its kind in Australia, administered within the School of BEES in the Faculty of Science.

CCRC houses research expertise in the key areas of Earth's climate: atmospheric, oceanic and terrestrial processes. We apply basic scientific principles to pressing questions on climate dynamics, global climate change, and extremes of weather and climate.

View our Climate Change Research Centre Strategic Plan 2022-26

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Vision statement

The CCRC is a world-leading research centre in physical and biogeochemical climate science, and educates the Australian and global community about risks associated with climate variability and change.

‘1.5°C to stay alive’: Pacific countries demand the world makes good on climate promises

There’s a strong desire for this Pacific meeting to spur the global summit to action.

Oct 06, 2026

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UNSW researcher honoured for contribution to marine science

Scientia Professor Matthew England will be awarded the 2026 A.G. Huntsman Medal to honour his outstanding contribution to marine science.

Sep 25, 2026

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Climate risk is changing where banks lend – before disaster strikes

Data from the US suggests banks are already responding to physical climate risk before a disaster hits – with consequences for small businesses and local economies.

Sep 04, 2026

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A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5°C climate target. What happens now?

It’s no longer possible to hold climate change to 1.5°C. But it’s not game over – it’s game on.

Sep 03, 2026

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Climate Change Research Centre
Level 4, Mathews Building
The University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2033

Phone: +61 2 9385 9766
Email: ccrc@unsw.edu.au