The Climate Change Cluster (C3) at UTS conducts integrated and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of the physical, chemical, and life sciences. They generate new fundamental knowledge about the threats climate change poses to ecosystems worldwide.
Their research addresses significant environmental and societal challenges posed by a warming planet, including food and energy security, sustainability, ecological resilience, and the intersection of human and environmental health.
The world is experiencing unprecedented change. Global challenges such as climate change and urban growth impact human health and necessitate collaborative and sustainable solutions. At the C3, they deepen the understanding of the world’s aquatic plant and microbe ecosystems, which are crucial to the wellbeing of global communities. Their research produces new insights into the interactions between humans and the climate.
Their dynamic and vibrant culture fosters meaningful and high-impact research that transforms society through scientific discovery and innovation.
