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CSIRO climate science hit by massive job cuts
12 Mar
Summary
- 102 full-time equivalent positions to be cut.
- Climate modelling teams significantly impacted.
- ACCESS model supports national climate research.
CSIRO's capacity to forecast climate change and its effects has been significantly diminished. The Environment Research Unit is set to lose 102 full-time equivalent positions, with a substantial portion impacting climate modelling teams. This development raises concerns about Australia's ability to understand and prepare for future environmental shifts.
The affected positions are primarily from the unit's climate modelling sections. These teams are integral to the CSIRO's Australian Community Climate and Earth System Simulator (ACCESS) model. This sophisticated earth system model, developed in collaboration with other scientific bodies, provides essential national capabilities for weather and climate prediction.
