We are studying the impacts of climate change on our natural and managed ecosystems, and connecting scientific knowledge with that from other disciplines to ensure we adapt to environmental change.
Below you will find some of our recent research to better understand the impacts and adaptations to climate change, along with the staff who contribute to the Applied Climate Change research theme. Please don't hesitate to get in contact with any of our research staff if you'd like more information or if you think that there might be an opportunity for a new research partnership.
Recent research highlights
Ross Sea region soil-climate station network
Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, the University of Waikato, and the United States Department of Agriculture maintain a network of soil-climate stations in Antarctica.
Using penguin poo to measure contaminants in Antarctica
Exploring the role of penguins as vectors for contaminant transfer from the marine to terrestrial environment.

Implications for the timing of Polynesian settlement
Why are we still unable to refine the chronology of NZ colonisation beyond a three tiered model of time?

OSSO in the atmosphere of Venus
Is OSSO responsible for an unknown spectral absorbance in the atmosphere of Venus?

Southern hemisphere radiocarbon calibration
Radiocarbon dating will become more accurate with this new calibration curve.
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Staff contributing to this research theme

Senior Research Officer

Associate Professor

Professor

Senior Lecturer

Associate Professor

Adjunct Professor Marine Science CP

Associate Professor

Emeritus Professor

Associate Professor

Deputy Academic Team Leader- Marine Science and Aquaculture

Honorary Professor

Pro Vice-Chancellor Health

Academic Team Leader of Marine Science and Aquaculture

Academic Team Co-Leader of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Adjunct Professor Marine Science KB

Research Fellow

Professor

Deputy Team Leader of Chemistry and Applied Physics

Dean of Te Aka Mātuatua - School of Science

Academic Team Leader of Chemistry and Applied Physics

Honorary Lecturer

Senior Research Fellow

Senior Lecturer

Professor