New Zealand species are among the most vulnerable to extinction in a warming world, according to a global analysis of 30 years […]
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Climate finance commitments triple at close of COP29 – Expert Reaction
Wealthy countries have committed to spend more than NZ$500 billion (US$300b) annually by 2035 to help poorer countries cope with […]
Continue readingMajor Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing
The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]
Continue readingWhat 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 […]
Continue readingMethane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction
The global community needs to start lowering our methane emissions if we want to control the climate crisis, according to […]
Continue readingCould capturing carbon curb emissions? – Expert Reaction
The government is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Aotearoa. Investigating technologies that can […]
Continue readingEmissions reduction plan 2.0 – Expert Reaction
This morning, the government opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2), covering the period from 2026 to 2030. It […]
Continue readingGovernment’s new five-point climate strategy – Expert Reaction
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts released the Government’s new climate strategy this morning. The strategy outlines five ‘core pillars’ to tackle the impacts of climate change […]
Continue readingNZ’s record-breaking ocean temperatures – Expert Reaction
Sea surface temperatures around Aotearoa in 2022 and 2023 were the hottest ever recorded, according to new data from Stats NZ. […]
Continue readingFarming to remain outside NZ’s emissions trading scheme – Expert Reaction
The coalition government has announced greenhouse gases from agriculture will not be covered in the country’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) next […]
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