Climate change

Climate finance commitments triple at close of COP29 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 November 202425 November 2024

Wealthy countries have committed to spend more than NZ$500 billion (US$300b) annually by 2035 to help poorer countries cope with […]

Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 12 November 202412 November 2024

The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]

What to expect from COP29 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 November 202411 November 2024

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference begins today. Key issues to be discussed in the annual two-week conference include climate […]

Methane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 31 July 2024

The global community needs to start lowering our methane emissions if we want to control the climate crisis, according to […]

Could capturing carbon curb emissions? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 July 202418 July 2024

The government is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Aotearoa. Investigating technologies that can […]

Emissions reduction plan 2.0 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 July 2024

This morning, the government opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2), covering the period from 2026 to 2030. It […]

Government’s new five-point climate strategy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 July 2024

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 […]