Research Projects
ClimateChangeNZ
Exploring a climate strategy for New Zealand
About
For 2019 the Institute is focusing specifically on climate change. The overall aim of ClimateChangeNZ is to explore a climate strategy for New Zealand. We hope to publish a Project 2058 report on climate change late in 2021 or early 2022.
David Attenborough recently stated in regard to climate change: ‘My generation is no great example for understanding – we have done terrible things. If we are not making progress with young people we are done!’ (April 2019). Our work programme aims to provide young people a platform to enable them to amplify their thinking and have their voice heard. See, for example, the 2019 KiMua: Exploring Climate Futures workshop below.
In 2019, we also published a discussion paper on a Climate Reporting Emergency (see below).
In 2020, we hosted a webinar with Mark Carney in conversation with Adrian Orr (Reserve Bank) and Hon James Shaw. See blog on the right.
The current work programme also includes a number of research reports, including a Project 2058 report on climate change reporting.
Latest Blog Post
A Near Horizon – Seizing the opportunities and managing the risks in the transition to net zero
To manage Aotearoa New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon future, every professional financial decision must take climate change into account. How...
Past Initiatives
KiMuaNZ Workshop
KiMuaNZ: Exploring Climate Futures (1–3 July 2019)
The KiMuaNZ workshop brought together 40 young New Zealanders between the ages of 18 and 25 who have a connection with the Pacific. They shared experiences and understandings of climate change issues in order to develop different scenarios for New Zealand and our Pacific neighbours.
Read more about the workshop here and watch workshop videos below.
A Point of Vanishing Stability
On 30 May 2019 the Institute held ‘A Point of Vanishing Stability’, a public discussion event at the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington. It sought to explore how New Zealand can develop a climate strategy that provides an urgent yet considered response to climate change. Speakers included Conal Smith, Dr Anita Wreford, Roger Dennis, Adrian Orr, Chlöe Swarbrick and Dr Carwyn Jones.
Read more about the event here and watch the speakers below.
Assorted Publications
See a selection of our latest research and publications related to ClimateChangeNZ below.