NZ is not adapting fast enough to growing climate risks, leaving communites exposed to damage and costs, says a new report from the […]
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NZ’s climate goals off-track – Expert Reaction
The latest emissions reduction monitoring report says we’re running out of time to meet our targets. Farming, electricity, and transport are […]
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Wellington’s seaside flooding outpaces global average – Expert Reaction
In around a century, Wellington’s 1-in-100 year coastal floods have become roughly a twice-per-year occurrence, a new study shows. The researchers […]
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Over a month’s rain in one day for upper North Island – Expert Reaction
Northland and Auckland have been deluged in heavy rain, with some areas receiving more than a month’s average rainfall in just […]
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Coastal sea levels may be higher than previously thought – Expert Reaction
We could be underestimating the global population who’ll be affected by sea level rise by almost 70%, a new Dutch […]
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COP30 to focus on limiting warming, climate finance – Expert Reaction
The 30th UN climate conference will run from 10-21 November local time in Belém, Brazil. Key issues for COP30 include limiting global […]
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NZ’s first Climate Adaptation Framework – Expert Reaction
The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National […]
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Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A
Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]
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Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing
Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]
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What to expect from COP29 – Expert Reaction
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference begins today. Key issues to be discussed in the annual two-week conference include climate […]
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