Climate change is an increasing concern for NZ farmers, where the agriculture sector emissions account for almost half its total emissions.
Tag: New Zealand
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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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NZ’s Environment Report Highlights Accountability and Impact
The wise use of financial resources is crucial in implementing efficient and successful climate adaptation and mitigation plans and programs.
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What Does the Climate Emergency Declaration of NZ Councils Mean?
The New Zealand Government declared a climate change emergency on 2 December 2020 and committed to a carbon-neutral government by 2025.
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Climate Adaptation Example – Matatā, New Zealand’s Managed Retreat
Matatā NZ shows how extreme climate events can affect a once peaceful and tight-knit community, forcing them to adapt through managed retreat.
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Climate Change Impacts and the Cost to New Zealand’s Economy
The report aims to indicate the costs associated with climate change, cost-benefit analysis of resilience investments, and related policies.
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NZ Converting Used Tyres to Cement Mitigates Emissions and Waste
A cement plant in New Zealand uses car tyres to fuel its kilns, aiming to reduce coal use by 15%, iron sand use, and carbon emissions.
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New Zealand Coastal Society (NZCS) 2020 Conference
The New Zealand Coastal Society (NZCS) 2020 Conference will be comprised of three events including an online webinar and gatherings in 5 regions: Eric Verstappen Young Professionals Networking 12 noon to 1.30 pm Face-to-face gatherings over lunch in three centres for students and young professionals (<5 years in service). This event provides students and early...
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NZ Requires Financial Sectors to Report on Climate Risks
To help businesses comply with the govt’s mandatory climate-related financial disclosure, the Climate Intelligence Platform is being proposed.
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WEBINAR – Should I Stay or Should I Go now?
The webinar highlights the importance of communication to prevent disasters and how effective communications can the impacts of disasters. In this digital age where we get access to information and warnings instantaneously, and as it unfolds, sometimes these warnings can still fail to produce the necessary actions from the intended audience. Why is this so?...