CSIRO cuts climate research jobs, despite budget funding boost
CSIRO has announced the elimination of 92 jobs from its climate research teams despite receiving a budget funding boost. The agency aims to reduce duplication in its research efforts and focus on climate adaptation and resilience. Critics express concern that this shift may undermine the agency's capacity to address climate change mitigation effectively.
- ▪CSIRO will cut 92 jobs, primarily from environment and climate modelling teams.
- ▪The agency's review identified duplicative capabilities within its environment research unit.
- ▪This decision follows a trend of significant job losses at CSIRO, with over 300 roles cut in the current redundancy round.
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