Climate change causes rising sea levels and floods, leading to coastal erosion, threats New Zealand's coastal communities face today.
Tag: New Zealand climate change
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How Will New Zealand’s Buildings Cope with the Changing Climate?
A study examines climate change energy performance impacts and the development of building standards for sustainable residential design.
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How NZ Can Adapt to Climate Change Impacts
The 2nd edition of the IPCC AR6 Working Group II report – Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, has a chapter on New Zealand and Australia.
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Climate Adaptation Planning in New Zealand
Know what the NZ Aotearoa Climate Adaptation Network (ACAN) discussed on its 2nd annual gathering for local government practitioners in Sept.
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Climate Change Causing Heavy Rain in NZ
New Zealand's intense rainfall in 2021 has inundated land areas in the West Coast and Canterbury regions. Climate change is the cause.
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Climate Advocates Discuss the IPCC 6th Assessment Report’s Impact on NZ
New Zealand pundits, climate scientists, and advocates discuss the IPCC AR6 content, focusing on climate change's impact on the country.
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Report Reveals NZ’s Most Urgent Climate Risks
The NCCRA report shows NZ's most significant risks in 5 domains - natural environment, human, economy, built environment, and governance.
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NZ Report Highlights Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Actions
The Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group presents this report on climate change in NZ and current climate adaptation measures and efforts.
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Countries that will be like “Noah’s Ark” if a Pandemic Occurs
Climate change can be a factor in the occurrence of infectious diseases. Some countries, like New Zealand, may serve as places of refuge.
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How Prepared is New Zealand for Climate Change-induced Drought
New Zealand boasts plentiful water resources but must confront the pressing challenges of climate change and adaptation.