UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response

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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.

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

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

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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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A real ‘intergenerational equity’ budget would address our unceasing environmental decline

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says this budget will tackle unfairness between generations. What about young people left with a neglected environment?

May 14, 2026
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‘Much‑needed fresh air’: 5 outcomes from the world’s first summit on ending fossil fuels

The Santa Marta climate talks showed many countries want to move ahead with plans to end the use of fossil fuels, once and for all.

May 07, 2026
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The end of oil? As fuel shocks cascade, 53 nations gather to plan a fossil fuel phaseout

Frustrations at slow global climate talks has led more than 50 nations to begin plans to phase out fossil fuels – even as oil shocks raise the stakes.

Apr 22, 2026
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Santos case ruling is ‘not carte blanche for greenwashing’, says UNSW litigation expert

The fine print matters in the Federal Court’s landmark Santos greenwashing ruling, a UNSW expert says.

Feb 26, 2026
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