CSIRO will establish a national climate research centre in Hobart, hosting 40 full-time scientists.

CEO Larry Marshall says the Climate Science Centre will focus on climate modelling and projections for Australia, drawing on national and international expertise.

The announcement follows consultation and feedback with CSIRO staff and stakeholders.

“This new centre is a reflection of the strong collaboration and support right across our system and the global community,” Dr Marshall said.

Operating as part of the CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere unit, the new centre has a “guaranteed research capability” of 10 years.

The Government has also agreed to establish an independent National Climate Science Advisory Committee, with representatives from CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology and other experts.

It will work closely with researchers from Australian universities and other stakeholders, and report at ministerial level to inform future climate science capability and research priorities.

CSIRO also plans to strengthen its partnership with the UK Met Office. It will add its southern hemisphere modelling capability and measurements to the British forecaster’s global model.