All “Climate change” topics

Land transport infrastructure is a vital part of modern society, allowing for the movement of goods, services and people.

Several senior scientists discuss the emissions reduction plan on behalf of the public health communication centre. The government has released its second greenhouse gas Emissions Reduction Plan for consultation. The proposed plan removes major policies developed by the previous government that were likely to be effective in reducing emissions. It relies instead on emissions trading and technological advances, the latter of which are highly speculative and uncertain. 

A new multi-million-dollar aircraft designed by Kiwi aeronautical engineers is set to help governments and humanitarian organisations save lives during natural disasters and fight the impact of climate change in some of the world’s most inaccessible regions.

As a response to the uncertainty surrounding the impact of global warming on New Zealand’s coastal areas, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment launched a five-year research programme in 2018 titled NZ Searise: Te Tai Pari O Aotearoa.

The article presents some challenges to our members as they assess their own businesses for carbon footprints, carbon reduction and carbon offsetting.

Unsurprisingly, the Emissions Reduction Plan – released on May 16 – requires actions across every sector of the economy including transport, energy and industry, building and construction, agriculture, forestry, waste and fluorinated gases.

The Climate Change Response Act 2002 requires the Government to publish the emissions reduction plan by 31 May 2022, after it gave itself a five-month extension in September, setting out how New Zealand will meet its climate targets.

This year’s National Forum will focus on the Decarbonisation Challenge. Bringing together a panel of experts, the Forum will take the form of a facilitated discussion with a set of critical questions developed in advance.

Follow the University of Canterbury InTIME Team as they identify next big steps that can help New Zealand turn the corner to low carbon, in just three days!

TSA Advisory Executive Consultant Marinus La Rooij discusses the specific challenges of decarbonising New Zealand’s freight system.

The He Pou A Rangi Climate Change Commission’s report signals significant change to the way Kiwis go about their lives, but questions remain about how the government will guide us to our new zero-emissions destination by 2050.

KiwiRail is carefully considering the He Pou A Rangi Climate Change Commission’sreport and is encouraged by the commission’s support for rail, and its recognition of the part rail can play in meeting the country’s commitment to reducing emissions.