Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Get ready … Mandatory climate risk reporting is on the way
Climate change

David Pacey: Get ready … Mandatory climate risk reporting is on the way

Climate change is a clear and present danger to businesses everywhere, and it poses a major risk to the stability of financial systems globally.

David Pacey 02 Nov 2021
G20 waters down 2050 pledge
Climate change

G20 waters down 2050 pledge

Resistance by big emitters China and India is dimming the prospects of an environmental breakthrough in Glasgow.

Canterbury mayors want resilient roading cash
Climate change

Canterbury mayors want resilient roading cash

Canterbury's mayors have taken their transport concerns to the minister.

Oliver Lewis 01 Nov 2021
NZ increases emissions pledge
Climate change

NZ increases emissions pledge

NZ is increasing its emissions reductions pledge going into the Glasgow climate change summit, but says it will have buy a lot of the reduction from other countries.

Ian Llewellyn 31 Oct 2021