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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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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Sea‑level rise, fuel shortages and missile tests top the agenda as Albanese heads to Palau for Pacific talks

Pacific nations will want Albanese to address the world’s key security threat – climate change.

Aug 31, 2026
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As the fuel crisis deepens, Pacific nations can save billions by switching to renewables: new report

Pacific island countries can save hundreds of millions of dollars each year by replacing fossil fuel imports with renewable energy, according to a new report launched today ahead of the annual Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

Aug 25, 2026
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