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Category: Climate Adaptation NZ
Measuring Stormwater Resilience Based on Urban Catchment Characteristics
This post shares how Auckland City engineers & planners deal with stormwater management resilience amidst the flooding climate change causes.
Majority of New Zealanders Call for Urgent Action on Climate Change
A poll reveals that over 50% of New Zealanders are urging the government to take immediate action to address climate change.
How New Zealand Can Reach Second-tier Emissions Budget
The NZ Climate Change Commission has released draft recommendations to ensure the country achieves its net-zero targets.
Managing NZ’s Populated Low-lying Areas and Curbing Climate Gentrification
Ross Waugh weighs in on how New Zealand can address flood-prone areas and avoid climate gentrification in the face of climate change.
Climate Adaptation Actions, Infrastructure Resilience and Challenges in NZ
Learn the challenges and complexities of relocation and build resilience in infrastructure management with Ross Waugh's expert insights.
Building Back Better and Implementing NZ’s National Adaptation Plan
Ross Waugh discusses climate adaptation infrastructure management and how NZ can build back better after natural disasters.
NZ’s Built Environment and Climate Change, Indigenous Heritage, and Urban Design Factors
An expert panel on urban design, indigenous design, engineering, and climate adaptation discuss how climate change affects the built environment.
The Importance of Integrating Climate Adaptation into Asset Management
Climate Adaptation Platform Team Leader Dr Theuns Henning discuss why integrating climate adaptation into asset management is vital.
How New Zealand is Preparing for Sea-level Rise
New Zealand’s national adaptation plan is an excellent reference for tackling rising sea levels and other climate risks.