New Zealand's Kapiti Coast District Council's climate action has garnered accolades, including a ranking from Toitū Envirocare in 2020.
Category: Climate Change NZ
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NZ Study Reveals Key Insights into Rising Temperatures
The study finds that the hydroxyl radical (OH), a naturally occurring molecule in the atmosphere, acts as the "detergent of the atmosphere."
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A Framework for Climate Adaptation Plans in New Zealand
Climate adaptation is critical for New Zealand's coastal communities. Learn how residents are using pathways thinking to build resilience.
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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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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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Growing GHG Emissions is Putting Pressure on NZ’s Climate
Our Atmosphere and Climate 2023 explores impacts, trends and future projections, revealing the country's climate changes and related risks.
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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.