UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response

Uncertainty about the risks of climate change and how these will play out has significant challenges and opportunities across all sectors of society.

The UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response drives innovative research and education in climate risk. Partnering with industry we help build capability in the identification and measurement of risks and advise on the responses to manage these.

Creating impact

Our experts apply evidence-based, multidisciplinary research insights to solve real-world problems in collaboration with industry.

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About us

ICRR is a multi-disciplinary institute comprised of researchers across UNSW’s Faculties of Science, Business, and Law & Justice.

Our research

Our team drives innovative, multidisciplinary research into the risk and opportunities of climate change.

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ICRR can work with business, government and other organisations to solve problems and facilitate climate risk decision making. Find out more.

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Australia’s huge ‘forever chemical’ lawsuit focuses on the cleanup – not human health. Why?

It’s the largest lawsuit ever brought by the Australian government. But what is the $2 billion forever chemicals case meant to achieve?

Jun 11, 2026

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Climate change could already be costing NSW billions: new report

Research commissioned from UNSW suggests climate change was reducing NSW economic output by an average of $21,288 per person in 2024.

Jun 10, 2026

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Hail conditions on the move as winter crops face rising risk

New research led by UNSW suggests as the climate warms, the conditions that produce hailstorms are drifting towards the poles – leaving winter crops exposed.

Jun 04, 2026