Climate and Environmental Risk
As climate and environmental risks escalate, so too does the demand for sharper, more strategic responses. This initiative focuses on the systemic nature of climate risk — recognising how physical, ecological and societal systems interact under stress. We develop and apply forward-looking risk frameworks that move beyond prediction, enabling decision-makers to act under uncertainty, manage compounding threats, and protect what matters most. Drawing on world-class research and interdisciplinary expertise, we work closely with partners across government, industry and communities to deliver practical, risk-informed solutions. Grounded in evidence and shaped by real-world needs, we contribute to more informed, resilient responses to the climate and environmental challenges ahead
Research Leads
Initiative Leads: Professor Seth Westra, Professor Mark Lawrence
Deputy Lead: Dr Phillipa McCormack
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Projects
Hazard Risk (Fire and Flood)
Researchers: Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, Dr Georgina Falster, Professor Ariella Helfgott, Dr Ania Kotarba, Professor Mark Lawrence, Professor Holger Maier, Dr Phillipa McCormack, Dr Jonathan Tyler, Professor Seth Westra
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