Keep up With the Science: Professor Says Climate Risk Assessment Must Be Regular

‘The science and the climate change rapidly. New information comes to light almost every day,’ said Monash University professor Christian Jakob.

A drone view shows the floodwater impact that affected the Rochester township in Rochester, Australia, on Jan. 9, 2024. Diego Fedele/Getty Images

A Monash University professor has proposed that Australia’s national Climate Risk Assessment be conducted regularly to stay relevant amid rapidly evolving climate science.

On Sept. 15, the Labor government unveiled the country’s first national Climate Risk Assessment, describing it as a “comprehensive” analysis of climate impacts on society, despite being released months later than planned.