About State of the Climate
The State of the Climate report draws on the latest monitoring, science and projection information to describe variability and changes in Australia’s climate.
Changes to our climate affect all Australians, particularly the changes associated with increases in the frequency or intensity of heat events, fire weather and drought. Australia will need to plan for and adapt to climate change.
This is the eighth State of the Climate report. The report has been published every 2 years since the first report in 2010.
About Kennaook/Cape Grim
The 48 years of uninterrupted measurement at the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station, Tasmania, is a source of great pride for the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO. In 2021, the dual name of Kennaook/Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station was formally adopted for Australia’s globally important atmospheric observatory, in recognition of the deep history and continuing presence and participation of the Peerapper people in the custodianship of the Kennaook area.
This area has been a site of historical violence and dispossession of its First Peoples, the Peerapper, perpetrated by British colonists. Both the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO are committed to taking action towards reconciliation with Australia’s First Nations people. We acknowledge the Peerapper people as the traditional custodians of the lands, waters and skies of the area traditionally known as Kennaook, which encompasses the site of the Kennaook/Cape Grim observatory, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.
Further information
Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s national weather, climate, ocean, water and space weather agency. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.
bom.gov.au/state-of-the-climate
helpdesk.climate@bom.gov.au
CSIRO
CSIRO is Australia’s national science agency, solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. CSIRO uses collaborative research to turn science into solutions for food security and quality; clean energy and resources; health and wellbeing; resilient and valuable environments; innovative industries; and a secure Australia and region.
csiro.au/state-of-the-climate
csiro.au/Contact | 1300 363 400
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Cover image: Hiker on a headland watches the sun rise over the ocean (Charlie Blacker) shutterstock.com
