Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, heatwaves, and sea-level rise.
The SMC hosted a media briefing about where in Aotearoa is most at risk of these climate hazards and what we can do about it, ahead of the Adaptation Futures 2025 conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 13-16 October.
SPEAKERS:
- Professor Bronwyn Hayward, University of Canterbury (AF2025 Conference co-convener)
- Professor Steven Ratuva, University of Canterbury (AF2025 Conference co-convener)
- Dr Grant Blackwell, Chief Scientist, Climate Change Commission
- Dr Andrew Tait, Chief Scientist (Climate, Atmosphere and Hazards), Earth Sciences New Zealand
- Dr Nick Cradock-Henry, Principal Social Scientist, Earth Sciences New Zealand
A recording of the briefing is available below: