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Climate Risk and

Response

Uncertainty about the risks of climate change and how these will play out presents significant challenges and opportunities . The UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response ( ICRR ) is a team of researchers with a unique blend of expertise in climate science , behavioural science , business law and governance . In partnership with industry , the ICRR drives an innovative research agenda , focusing debate on the risks and opportunities of our changing climate .

Competitive Advantage

• A multidisciplinary institute providing an objective , authoritative voice that can deliver insights and advice to industry and government on strategies to address climate risk

Impact

• Driving a new research agenda and shaping the debate on climate risk and response
• Enabling robust planning for climate change impacts by industries , governments and policy makers
• Practical new approaches to climate risk and how to best respond
• A new generation of professionals equipped to translate and communicate complex climate information into actionable solutions for decisionmakers

Our Collaborators

• The UNSW ICRR is a startup institute looking to engage with partners in the financial sector , government ( state and federal ), and broader industry , including SMEs .

More Information

Professor Ben Newell , ICRR Director
School of Psychology , UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response
T : + 61 2 9065 5590
E : ben . newell @ unsw . edu . au

Capabilities and Facilities

• Access to climate science , behavioural science , as well as economic and legal perspectives on climate risk and appropriate responses
• An interdisciplinary perspective leading to industry co-created opportunities in research and professional education

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