Australia鈥檚 world-leading climate and environmental science capability is facing an uncertain future with the news of more major job cuts at the CSIRO, according to the 精东视频.
The announcement comes on top of cuts of more than $20 million to climate and environmental science in the 2014-15 Federal Budget.
Academy President Professor Andrew Holmes said there was now serious concern about Australia鈥檚 future capacity to conduct climate and environmental science, and our ability to contribute to the global monitoring of climate change.
鈥淲hilst the Academy is seriously concerned that CSIRO will no longer be leading Australia鈥檚 climate and environmental science research effort, we want to ensure that our national research capability is not lost in these important areas,鈥� Professor Holmes said.
鈥淲e call on the government to quickly make alternative arrangements to continue a comprehensive national program of climate research. Without a nationally coordinated effort, our diminished research capacity will mean Australia lacks the local knowledge necessary to adapt to a changing climate.
鈥淥ur climate and environmental scientists are some of the best in the world. We wouldn鈥檛 stop supporting our elite Olympic athletes just as they鈥檙e winning gold medals. Nor should we pull the rug out from under our elite scientists.
鈥淎ustralia is internationally recognised for its expertise and unique position in climate and environmental research. Realistically, there are no other countries in the Southern Hemisphere that are able to do what we do. We have a singular contribution to make towards global and regional climate knowledge, and with this role comes a great responsibility to the global community.鈥�
Professor Andrew Holmes is available for comment. To arrange an interview please contact Bella Counihan on 0419212219.
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