ClimateWatch gives every Australian the opportunity to make a difference and help shape Australia's response to climate change. By observing and recording information about what’s happening in your backyard, suburban street, local parks and bushland online, you will be helping scientists better understand and monitor our natural environment.

Timing is everything

Climate change is affecting rainfall and temperature across Australia, and is consequently triggering changes in the established flowering times, breeding cycles and migration movements and other phenological changes. Essentially ClimateWatch is based on Phenology, the study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events and how these are influenced by seasonal and interannual variations in climate.

Getting involved is easy

It's easy to get involved. Simply choose the mammal, bird, insect, reptile or plants you are interested in or would like to keep an eye on and start recording what you see online. Once you have decided on a species to watch, it’s a good idea to think about how you can make ClimateWatch part of your regular weekly activities and to keep a pen and paper handy to make a note of your observations on the spot.

Spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues. After all, preserving our natural environment is everyone’s responsibility.

ClimateWatch is an initiative of Earthwatch, for more information visit www.earthwatch.org.au