The Earthquake Commission (EQC) is a New Zealand Crown entity that works to reduce the impact of natural disasters on people and property
Author: Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate Adaptation Platform )
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UNDRR’s Risk Assessment and Planning Guide
The UNDRR and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction technical guide says a comprehensive understanding of risks should be a priority.
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Achieving Zero Waste
As a response to the climate crisis, communities worldwide advocate for zero-waste, particularly reducing waste to slash emissions.
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New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan Released
The NZ Government released its first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) to set out how the country will reduce its short and long-term emissions.
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Building Cities’ Resilience Thru Knowledge Sharing
Enhancing the cities' resilience is crucial due to more natural disasters, extreme events due to climate change and rapid urbanisation.
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The Cost of Getting to Net-Zero
What will it cost for governments and companies to reach net-zero, and what are the economic costs to fulfil the net-zero goal?
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Climate Change Action through Tracking Carbon Emissions
Measuring and tracking the carbon emissions of each country or industry is a great tool to see whether climate actions are kept and adequate.
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Climatic Threats to NZ’s Coastal Properties
With the sea levels rising twice the rate, owners could see their coastal properties uninsurable earlier than expected. Who will pay?
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NZ’s Infrastructure Strategy Tackles Climate Change
The NZ Infrastructure Strategy features the impacts of climate change, the century's defining challenge; infrastructure is a vital solution.
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What the University of Auckland’s THE Impact Rankings 2022 Means
The University of Auckland got 6th place in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022. Read more to know what it is all about.