Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Buying overseas carbon credits 'unrealistic option'

Buying overseas carbon credits 'unrealistic option'

NZ will have to reduce emissions by 101 mtCO2e by 2030 to avoid buying offshore credits.

Sustainability neglect threatens space industry growth
Technology

Sustainability neglect threatens space industry growth

Research found NZ’s space industry sees sustainability as ‘an issue for the future’.

Ben Moore 06 Sep 2024
Govt adjusts ETS settings, reduces number of NZUs
News in Brief

Govt adjusts ETS settings, reduces number of NZUs

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced on Tuesday that the Government has updated emission trade scheme (ETS) settings to "ensure New Zealand has a more credible market".In a statement, Watts said the coalition Government has "been clear" that it wanted a credible ETS-led...

Staff reporters 20 Aug 2024
NZ's climate change adaptation far too slow and limited
Law & Regulation

NZ's climate change adaptation far too slow and limited

Climate Change Commission report said the status quo wasn't sustainable.

Greg Hurrell 15 Aug 2024