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. Our Centre was announced by the Australian Research Council in November 2022 and will commence operations in early 2024.
Under the directorship Professor Christian Jakob and his leadership team, 21st Century Weather is a consortium of 24 partners, led by Monash University in strong 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
- Weather is a key resource to society
In our “land of droughts and flooding rains” the weather is on everybody’s mind. Its highest visible impact occurs when it threatens infrastructure and lives. Much of the recent public discourse on climate change has… Read More - Chief Investigator Dr Andrew King wins prestigious Priestley Medal
21st Century Weather Chief Investigator Dr Andrew King from the University of Melbourne was recently announced as the 2023 recipient of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society’s Priestley Medal. This award recognises Andrew’s outstanding contributions… Read More - Training the first generation of Weather Change Scientists
The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century (21st Century Weather) will establish a fully integrated Researcher Development Program. This program, spanning seven years and led by a dedicated Associate Director,… 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 therefore requires us to transform our thinking of climate change to one of weather change.
Leadership Team
Prof Christian Jakob
DIRECTOR
Prof Nerilie Abram
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
A.Prof Sarah
Perkins-Kirkpatrick
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Prof Todd Lane
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Stephen Gray
COO
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 millenia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their unique and continuing connection to the land, skies, waters, plants and animals.