A report finds New Zealand’s climate adaptation plans lacking, calling for urgent measures to safeguard lives and critical infrastructure.
Category: Climate Adaptation NZ
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New Zealand’s Response to the 2023 Severe Weather Events
Following a series of severe weather disasters, New Zealand’s North Island is revisiting and reforming its emergency management approach.
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Transpower NZ’s Climate Adaptation Plan Aims for Climate Change Resilience
The state-owned enterprise Transpower NZ released its climate adaptation plan in September 2024 with climate resilience as the main goal.
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NZ Govt Makes Climate Data Public to Aid in Adaptation Planning
New Zealand releases enhanced data projections for temperature and rainfall, supporting climate adaptation planning nationwide.
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Rising Sea Levels and Erosion Threaten NZ Coastal Communities
Climate change causes rising sea levels and floods, leading to coastal erosion, threats New Zealand's coastal communities face today.
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NIWA’s Climate Projection Helps NZ Manage Climate Change Risk
New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research produced an updated climate projection to better plan for climate risks.
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NZ Releases the 2024 Coastal Hazards and Climate Change Guidance
NZ's 2024 Coastal Hazards and Climate Change Guidance includes new sea-level rise projections, emphasizing local adaptation requirements.
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NZ Builds Climate Adaptation Tool to Avoid Unintended Impacts
Learn about an emerging climate adaptation assessment tool to prevent maladaptation and promote community-centric climate fixes.
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NZ Dairy Company Plots Greener Climate Roadmap by 2030
New Zealand's dairy cooperative Fonterra aims to reduce farm emissions by 30% by 2030 to support national climate targets. Read more.
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Framework Enhances Community Engagement on Climate Change Risks
A comprehensive framework by a New Zealand team aims to bolster community understanding of climate change risks and natural hazards.