emissions

What to expect from NZ’s new climate goals – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 January 2025

New Zealand’s national contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is due to be announced today. Participating nations are due to […]

Climate Commission says aim for carbon-negative – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 December 202406 December 2024

The Climate Change Commission/He Pou a Rangi recommends New Zealand set more ambitious carbon targets. The Commission says the current greenhouse gas targets […]

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 […]

The Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 July 202229 July 2022

The Climate Change Commission is recommending improvements be made to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission says the government should […]