Frozen assets: Securing Australia’s Antarctic future

This report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute outlines the key issues that will shape our approach to Antarctica. These include challenges to Australia’s territorial claim, resource exploitation, illegal fishing, the direct effects of climate change, increased tourists, and the potential for bio-prospecting and iceberg harvesting industries developing.

The science of climate change: Questions and Answers

This publication from the Australian Academy of Science addresses some of the confusion created by contradictory information in the public domain regarding climate change. Co-authored by ACE CRC Honorary Professor Ian Allison, it sets out the current situation in climate science, including where there is consensus in the scientific community and where uncertainties exist.

20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan

Federal Government's 20 Year Australian Antarctic Strategic Plan sets out sets out long-term plan of action for supporting Australia’s scientific and strategic objectives in the Antarctic. The report was prepared by ACE CRC Adjunct Professor and former CEO, Dr Tony Press.

Cold calculations: Australia’s Antarctic challenges

This report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute looks at the range of Australian objectives in Antarctica, the assumptions that underpin those goals, and the options open for us to best achieve our aims. It’s hoped that this report will inform those responsible for formulating and implementing our Antarctic policies.

Heavy weather: climate and the Australian Defence Force

IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5)

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) from Working Group 1 in Stockholm on September 27, 2013. Researchers from the ACE CRC played a lead role in the drafting and review of the report.

Marine Climate Change in Australia: Impacts and Adaptation Responses

This report card summarises knowledge on climate change impacts, identifies knowledge gaps and addresses key adaptation. More than 70 authors from 35 universities and organisations were involved in its production.