Climate science is a complex field encompassing disciplines such as mathematics, atmospheric science, oceanography, and physics. It also intersects with other areas like geology, chemistry, biology, soil science, data analysis, and hydrology.
For decision-makers, encountering unfamiliar terminology can feel overwhelming. Briefing notes are invaluable tools that simplify complex climate science concepts by translating scientific research into plain English. They offer concise, accessible explanations of scientific findings.
In collaboration with researchers and decision-makers, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes produced 51 briefing notes on topics ranging from urban climate to the fundamentals of climate models during its tenure. These briefing notes were widely distributed and recognised by government, industry, and media, setting a benchmark for others to follow.
Below is the complete list of briefing notes published by the Centre.
The role of clouds in coral bleaching events over the Great Barrier ReefJuly 26, 2022
Further understanding of the role of clouds may improve the knowledge of local atmosphere-ocean interactions, aiding the forecasting of coral bleaching events. View briefing note
Multi-year La Niña eventsJune 28, 2022
La Niña is an important cause of rainfall variability of Australia. A multi-year La Niña event can be particularly important for some climate risks. Some climate models are indicating that La Niña may continue for a third year through spring and summer 2022-23, increasing the chances of more rain and flooding. View briefing note
Understanding Australia’s rainfallJune 8, 2022
By bringing together researchers focussed on the large-scale modes of climate variability with researchers investigating weather and land surface processes, our goal is to improve the regional predictions of how rainfall extremes will change in the future. View briefing note
A new global picture of compounding weather and climate hazardsMay 2, 2022
The difference in results between the high-skill and low-skill CMIP6 models highlights an urgent need to examine why some models work well and some don’t, and, ultimately, improve those with weaknesses. View briefing note
The impact of climate extremes on Australia’s marine environmentMarch 31, 2022
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes is working to understand marine heatwave predictability. View briefing note