{"id":28900,"date":"2025-08-15T13:10:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=advice&#038;p=28900"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T03:47:29","slug":"digital-innovation-climate-science","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/digital-innovation-climate-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers in digital innovation and climate science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>From artificial intelligence to developing real-world climate solutions, universities are incubators for digital innovation in climate science.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The intersection of digital innovation and climate science<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital innovation is opening up exciting new career opportunities in sustainability, climate science and environmental technology. From helping reduce global carbon emissions to developing smart climate solutions, this rapidly growing field is ideal for students who want to make a real difference. So how do you start a career in environmental sustainability or green tech? In this article, we explore study pathways and university degrees that can help you launch your future in this transformative space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is \u2018digital innovation\u2019?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the use of digital technologies to improve processes, create efficiencies or develop new solutions across industries. It involves integrating tools like artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive progress and change how businesses, governments and individuals operate. In climate science, this includes AI-driven climate modelling, carbon-tracking systems and smart energy management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;ve installed rooftop solar panels, you can now track your energy generation and consumption in real time using an app on your phone including how much electricity your panels are producing, how many kilowatt hours are being used in your home at a given time, and how much excess energy is being sent back to the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few years ago, using your phone to track your energy use seemed futuristic \u2013 but today, digital tools like this are becoming part of everyday life. And the pace of digital innovation in climate science isn\u2019t just continuing \u2013 it\u2019s snowballing. Advances in AI, data analytics and smart systems are driving exponential change, helping the greentech sector to boom and attract strong investment and government support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calling all future climate science innovators!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the climate sciences and technology sectors evolving at an unprecedented pace, positioning yourself at their intersection is a strategic move for a future-focused career. Here, we explore five key growth areas set to revolutionise how we live, and look at Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s research and courses that can set you up for future success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#renewable-energy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#renewable-energy\">renewable energy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#carbon-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#carbon-capture\">carbon capture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#biodiversity-monitoring\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#biodiversity-monitoring\">biodiversity monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#data-collection-and-ai\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#data-collection-and-ai\">data collection and AI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#smart-cities\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#smart-cities\">smart cities<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"renewable-energy\"><strong>Renewable energy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Renewable energy captures natural sources like sunlight, wind and water to generate power. Unlike fossil fuels, these energy sources are sustainable and continually replenished, making them essential for reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As global demand for clean energy grows, technological advancements are improving the efficiency, storage, and distribution of renewable power, creating exciting opportunities for innovation and career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart digital systems, AI-powered distribution management, and microgrids are transforming energy infrastructure. AI-driven predictive analytics, combined with drone technology and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), are improving the efficiency and longevity of power systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Curtin, the newly established <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/curtin-university-set-to-lead-was-new-greentech-hub\/\">GreenTech Hub<\/a> is supporting green technology businesses through innovation programs. One key focus is long-duration energy storage, essential for balancing energy grids as Australia transitions to renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Climate-Science-and-Digital-Innovation-1-1000x500.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28912\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Climate-Science-and-Digital-Innovation-1-1000x500.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Climate-Science-and-Digital-Innovation-1-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Climate-Science-and-Digital-Innovation-1-480x240.png 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Climate-Science-and-Digital-Innovation-1-1260x630.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Courses and career pathways in renewable energy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-energy-engineering-major-beng-hons--mjrh-eengr\/\">Energy Engineering major (BEng (Honours)<\/a>) you\u2019ll gain expertise in renewable energy technologies, hydrogen systems, and fossil-fuel reduction for careers in energy and renewable energy, mining, hydrogen production, and electricity networks and supply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-electrical-and-computer-engineering-major-beng-hons--mjrh-eceng\/\">Electrical and Computer Engineering Major (BEng (Honours)<\/a>) you\u2019ll learn skills in energy systems, communications and embedded technologies for careers in application engineering, computer hardware design, electronic systems, fibre optics, mobile communications, manufacturing and robotics, and solar and renewable energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"carbon-capture\"><strong>Carbon capture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Careers-in-digital-innovation-and-climate-science-2-1920x1080.jpeg\" alt=\"A conceptual illustration showing the renewable energy ecosystem, overlaid on a blurred background of an industrial plant. Icons include CO\u2082 emissions, carbon capture, storage tanks, renewable energy sources like wind and solar, water electrolysis (H\u2082O), hydrogen fuel (H\u2082) containers, hydrogen fuel pumps, transport trucks, fuel cell vehicles, and an airplane.\" class=\"wp-image-28934\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon capture \u2013 also known as carbon sequestration \u2013 means capturing CO\u2082 from industrial sources or directly from the air, transporting it, and securely storing it underground or repurposing it for sustainable uses. As industries seek to reduce their carbon footprint, advances in carbon capture technologies are driving new possibilities for mitigating emissions and creating a cleaner, more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/researchers-use-cutting-edge-carbon-capture-tech-to-create-a-cleaner-future\/\">Curtin is collaborating with CO2CRC<\/a> on a project to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it safely underground at the Otway International Test Centre in Victoria. The project has gained international attention and is backed by Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP, and BHP, as well as the governments of Australia, Japan and Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our researchers are deploying fibre optic sensors to track the behaviour of thousands of tonnes of injected carbon dioxide deep underground. These sensors, a recent advancement in geophysical monitoring, offer real-time, high-resolution imaging of subsurface carbon storage sites. This allows them to detect even the smallest irregularities in carbon dioxide movement, ensuring that the gas remains securely stored and does not escape into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Courses and career pathways in carbon capture<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Earth Sciences major (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-earth-sciences-major-bsc-science--mjru-earth\/\">BSc (Earth Sciences)<\/a>), you\u2019ll gain expertise for careers in the sustainable use of the Earth\u2019s resources, energy transition, environmental monitoring, and climate and environmental solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Environmental Science major (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-environmental-science-major-bsc-sciencebadvsci--mjru-envsi\/\">BSc (Environmental Science)<\/a>), you\u2019ll learn how to solve issues related to urban and regional development, pollution and the protection of global diversity in industries such as environment, agriculture, mining and resources, and urban and regional planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our postgraduate courses in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-masters-of-environment-and-climate-emergency--mc-envclm\/\">Environment and Climate Emergency<\/a> lead to careers in urban and environmental planning, construction, conservation, land use, resources and energy, transport and education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also take part in our Planet Positive program, available as either an undergraduate certificate or a specialisation, and learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and develop your knowledge of innovative thinking and project design, and take part in a sustainability challenge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hear from our Sustainability Challenge industry partners\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/itiQfVFd_s0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biodiversity-monitoring\"><strong>Biodiversity monitoring<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting biodiversity is essential for maintaining the balance of ecosystems, supporting agriculture, and ensuring the survival of countless species. With climate change and habitat loss accelerating, innovative monitoring techniques are more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based platforms and AI tools allow researchers to compare datasets across regions, track changes over time, and model future scenarios. These digital insights could help shape proactive environmental policy, build ecosystem resilience, and support smarter, more sustainable farming practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Curtin, researchers are using environmental DNA (eDNA) \u2013 a digital technology that captures genetic traces left behind by animals, insects and plants \u2013 to track ecosystems, detect endangered species in WA, and study high-altitude wetlands in Chile. They are also focusing on pollinator conservation \u2013 critical for both environmental health and economic productivity, especially in the farming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/podcasts\/edna\/?utm_campaign=TFO_eDNA&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=article&amp;utm_content=text_link\">Hear more about Curtin\u2019s eDNA research in our podcast.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: eDNA | A. Prof Paul Nevill and Joshua Kestel\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7exH4EjJx1PQgs01A0z5kY?si=094c1ac2b86c4afa&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Courses and career pathways in biodiversity<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In our Agricultural Science major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-agricultural-science-major-bsc-science--mjru-agrsc\/\">(BSc (Agricultural Science)<\/a>), you\u2019ll gain a career-ready understanding of the science and technology of agriculture for roles in agriculture and precision agriculture, grain marketing, biotechnology, plant and animal breeding, food security, supply chain logistics and soil science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You could also boost your career with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-science-agriculture-and-food-security--mc-agfood\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-science-agriculture-and-food-security--mc-agfood\/\">Master of Agriculture and Food Security<\/a>, which teaches you how technology can improve crop yield, streamline food supply chains, enhance product design, and improve food security, and prepare you for roles such as agronomist, food security analyst or agricultural technologist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Molecular Genetics major (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-molecular-genetics-major-badvscihonours--mjrh-adgen\/\">BAdvSci (Molecular Genetics)(Honours)<\/a>), you\u2019ll gain knowledge of genetic processes and bioinformatics for careers related to human, animal and plant health, the environment, and food security \u2013 for example, food scientist, biotechnologist, ecologist, and plant and animal geneticist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data-collection-and-ai\"><strong>Data collection and AI<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Innovation in data collection and analysis allows scientists to track climate trends and monitor ecosystems, deforestation and ocean temperatures, and predict extreme weather events with artificial intelligence proving a useful tool for analysing the vast volumes of data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating AI to analyse the data, simulations are becoming faster and more accurate, offering granular predictions that can guide regional adaptation plans, improve conservation strategies and provide policymakers with insights based on real-time data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtin\u2019s Automated Fish Identification (AFID) Project is using AI-driven underwater cameras to monitor fish stocks around the coast of Australia, to help maintain sustainable marine ecosystems. Curtin is also developing an AI technology that will improve the monitoring and repair of jetties and other marine structures that are vulnerable to concrete erosion and reduce the environmental impact of these corroded structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Courses and career pathways in data collection and AI<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In our Bachelor of Data Science major (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-data-science-major-bsc-science--mjru-datsi\/\">BSc (Data Science)<\/a>), you\u2019ll learn to analyse big data to predict future trends and inform industry decisions for a career as a data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, financial analyst, business intelligence analyst or bioinformatician.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-innovation--b-innov\/\">Bachelor of Innovation<\/a> is an opportunity to learn business skills alongside techniques in problem-solving. If you want to go further, consider combining innovation with a science major in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-science-bachelor-of-innovation--bb-scinno\/\">Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Innovation<\/a> double degree and learn to create new products or services that transform businesses and societies. These degrees lead to myriad career opportunities, including biotech innovator, climate change analyst, entrepreneur or renewable energy specialist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can expand your career opportunities by adding our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-artificial-intelligence-specialisation--spuc-aintl\/\">Artificial Intelligence specialisation<\/a> to your undergraduate degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-artificial-intelligence--mc-aintl\/\">Master of Artificial Intelligence<\/a> you\u2019ll gain the skills to work in industry or government as an AI specialist, machine learning engineer, data mining specialist or researcher. Alternatively, our Master of Commerce offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-artificial-intelligence-and-business-analytics-major-mcom--mjrp-aiaba\/\">Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics<\/a> major for roles such as digital transformation consultant, chief data officer, business data analyst or risk analyst.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our Master of Information Systems and Technology has a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-data-analytics-and-visualisation-specialisation--sppc-davis\/\">Data Analytics and Visualisation<\/a>&nbsp;specialisation, and we also offer the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-innovation-and-entrepreneurship--mc-innent\/\">Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a> if you\u2019re thinking of founding your own digital innovation business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smart-cities\"><strong>Smart cities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As urban populations grow, cities must become smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Smart cities are urban areas that leverage technology, data, and connectivity to enhance infrastructure, services, and overall quality of life while minimising environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital innovations such as edge computing \u2013 a decentralised approach to data processing that\u2019s being used in cities such as Singapore and Tokyo to optimise energy efficiency and cut emissions \u2013 IoT networks and AI-powered analytics are transforming urban environments \u2013 optimising traffic systems, reducing energy consumption, and improving waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These advancements are not only enhancing the quality of life for residents but also reducing the environmental footprint of urban areas, paving the way for a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Courses and career pathways in smart cities<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-urban-and-regional-planning--b-urplan2\/\">Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning<\/a> you will learn how to improve the ways cities and regions respond to current and future challenges and graduate ready to start a career as a planner, urban designer or developer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Civil and Construction Engineering Major (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-civil-and-construction-engineering-major-beng-hons--mjrh-cceng\/\">BEng (Honours)<\/a>) you\u2019ll learn how to design and construct the infrastructure of tomorrow, including smart cities, buildings, transport routes, bridges, and irrigation and water supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re looking for a postgrad qualification to tailor your career, consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-pg-master-of-professional-engineering--mc-proeng\/\">Master of Professional Engineering<\/a>. There are numerous majors to choose from including Emerging Power Systems Engineering, and Telecommunications and Networking Engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a>In the <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-technology-computer-systems-and-networking--b-csysnt\/\">Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Networking)<\/a> you\u2019ll learn about computer network design and development technologies, focusing on the design and support of distributed computer and telecommunications networks \u2013 the things that make innovations like IoT possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-geography-major-ba--mjru-geogr\/\">Bachelor of Arts (Geography) <\/a>you will gain the skills to address issues such as climate change, growth of cities, bushfires, food security and changing communities for a careers in disaster management, education, environmental assessment, natural resource management, regional planning and development and sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit from immersive learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtin has a range of learning environments that simulate real workplaces, so you can build practical expertise while you study, and step into your career in climate science and digital innovation with confidence. You\u2019ll learn from our education and research partners such as the CSIRO, ChemCentre, CISCO and NASA, and have access to world-class facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Green Electric Energy Park (GEEP) facility is an innovative laboratory for projects in renewable energy power conversion systems where you can conduct advanced experiments and research \u2013 on solar, wind and hydro energy sources, distributed generation using hydrogen fuel cells, battery energy storage-based microgrids; hybrid power systems; power converters and energy storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our PC2 superlab has advanced equipment where you can analyse samples and report results in the same way as a real industry laboratory, while our Cyber Security Computer Lab is divided into two areas where student teams can simulate cyberattacks in one area and perform defensive strategies in the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in pursuing a career in digital innovation and climate science and studying at Curtin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/\">visit our study pages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/domestic\/how-to-apply\/\">see our how to apply page<\/a> or contact our Future Students Team on 1300 222 888 for help and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about our research and facilities, <a href=\"https:\/\/research.curtin.edu.au\/\">visit Curtin research<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/podcasts\/edna\/?utm_campaign=TFO_eDNA&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=article&amp;utm_content=text_link\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/podcasts\/edna\/?utm_campaign=TFO_eDNA&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=article&amp;utm_content=text_link\">tune in to our podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Agriculture, Environment, and Sustainability<\/strong>: Innovative energy harvesting (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/Deloitte\/ch\/Documents\/risk\/deloitte-ch-en-trendradar-future-of-sustainability.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deloitte<\/a>), climate adaptation (<a href=\"https:\/\/impact.economist.com\/sustainability\/net-zero-and-energy\/what-are-the-top-sustainability-trends-for-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economist Impact<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering, Mining, and Surveying<\/strong>: Renewable energy infrastructure (<a href=\"https:\/\/zoomrecruitment.com.au\/australias-engineering-sector-outlook-2024-a-comprehensive-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom Recruitment<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information Technology<\/strong>: Green tech (<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu\/information-technology-trends\/#:~:text=The%20rise%20of%20AI%2Dpowered,CAGR%20from%202023%20to%202030.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Degrees<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/g\/green_tech.asp#toc-what-is-green-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Investopedia<\/a>), zero-trust cybersecurity models (<a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeopenacademy.com\/top-10-technology-trends-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cambridge Open Academy<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business and Innovation<\/strong>: ESG goals (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.standards.org.au\/flagship-projects\/environmental-social-and-governance-esg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Standards Australia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome-extension\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/assets.kpmg.com\/content\/dam\/kpmg\/au\/pdf\/2024\/australian-sustainability-reporting-trends-december-2023-update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KPMG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esgmatrix.com\/news\/top-esg-and-sustainability-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cdp.net\/cdp-production\/cms\/reports\/documents\/000\/007\/783\/original\/CDP_Climate_Transition_Plans_2024.pdf?1720436354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDP)<\/a>, sustainable tourism (<a href=\"https:\/\/impact.economist.com\/sustainability\/net-zero-and-energy\/closing-the-behaviour-gap-for-more-sustainable-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Economist<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survey of the world&#8217;s solar shows global boom (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2024-12-18\/survey-of-the-worlds-solar-shows-global-boom\/104006096\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2024-12-18\/survey-of-the-worlds-solar-shows-global-boom\/104006096\">ABC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital innovation is transforming climate science, green technology and sustainability \u2013 discover how you can study, skill up and start a career in this fast-growing field. 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