Welcome to the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century.
We research how Australia’s weather is being reshaped by climate change. 21st Century Weather is a consortium of 27 academic, government and industry partners, led by Monash University in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales, the Australian National University, and the University of Tasmania.
Our Research
Read more about our transformative weather change research projects and activities
Study With Us
Find out about our comprehensive researcher development program and how to study with us
Engage
Discover how we work with partners to address weather change challenges & weather resource opportunities
Recent News
- Slaying the monster of climate change, one reproducible result at a time
In Greek mythology, Theseus unspooled a ball of string behind himself as he ventured deeper into the dreaded labyrinth of King Minos. After defeating the Minotaur – a terrifying beast that lived within the maze… Read More - Hail conditions on the move as winter crops face rising risk
New research led by UNSW suggests that as the climate warms, the conditions that produce hailstorms are drifting towards the poles, leaving winter crops increasingly exposed. A hailstorm can undo a season’s work in minutes…. Read More - Deadly heat stress conditions are already occurring
Deadly heatwave events are occurring at temperatures and humidity levels previously thought to be survivable, according to a new paper led by 21st Century Weather and featuring a team of international researchers. A study by… Read More
Will changes in our weather enhance or limit Australia’s ability to sustain our economy and community?
Australian businesses and governments will have to answer such questions based on the best knowledge and technology available. This will require us to know the future of our weather. Achieving future climate resilience requires us to transform our thinking from climate change to also address weather change.
Leadership Team
A/Prof Ailie Gallant
Deputy Director
Monash University
Professor Melissa Hart
Associate Director- Training and Leadership
UTAS
Professor Christian Jakob
Director
Monash University
A/Prof Negin Nazarian
Deputy Director
UNSW
Dr Tich-Lam Nguyen
Chief Operating Officer
Monash University
Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick
Deputy Director
ANU
Professor Liz Ritchie-Tyo
Deputy Director
Monash University
Iain Strachan
Senior Advisor - Engagement & Impact
Monash University
Our Partners
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the lands where we work, study and live. They have been studying Australia’s weather for millennia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their unique and continuing connection to the land, skies, waters, plants and animals.