The Government has decided to not include international shipping and aviation emissions in our 2050 target, going against the Climate Change Commission’s recommendations. Today’s […]
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NZ’s climate law to change – Expert Reaction
Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won’t be required to advise on emissions […]
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Climate Commission says aim for carbon-negative – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission/He Pou a Rangi recommends New Zealand set more ambitious carbon targets. The Commission says the current greenhouse gas targets […]
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Climate Commission draft advice on emissions budgets and targets – Expert Reaction
The Climate Commission is now welcoming public feedback on its draft advice around New Zealand’s emissions budgets and targets. The […]
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The Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission is recommending improvements be made to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission says the government should […]
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Govt asks for ideas to reduce emissions – Expert Reaction
The government has released a consultation paper, asking for feedback to help shape the Emissions Reduction Plan. Some ideas on the […]
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Climate Commission’s final advice calls for step-up on climate action – Expert Reaction
Progress is underway to shift towards a low-carbon future – but more action is urgently required, the Climate Commission says […]
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Inside the Climate Commission’s modelling – Expert Q&A
The Climate Change Commission has drawn on several models to help shape its advice to government, which is due to […]
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The Climate Commission’s 15-year blueprint – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission has outlined its advice on how we should reshape our economy to mitigate the climate crisis. The report says current […]
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Climate change risk assessment – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s first nationwide climate change risk stocktake has highlighted ten areas of most concern. The Climate Change Response (Zero […]
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