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Carbon price inching up as auction loomsToday 10:30am - The carbon price is still inching up towards the auction floor, with the final auction for 2024 less than a month away. But the US election result means uncertain times for global environmental markets, according to an expert. |
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What should carbon offsets really cost?Today 10:30am - By Jamie Heather | COMMENT: Today’s carbon prices would seem absurd in any other context. |
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Climate law falls short for future generations – expertToday 10:30am - International climate law falls short in addressing the needs and interests of those who will inherit the planet, according to a public international law expert. |
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Strategy, regular reporting key to councils’ climate response – Auditor-GeneralWednesday - Councils will need clear climate strategies, strong community engagement, and robust reporting to meet the challenges posed by a changing climate, according to a new report from the Auditor-General. |
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UN’s biodiversity conference equal parts inspiring and infuriatingWednesday - COMMENT: New Zealand’s Indigenous Peoples were underrepresented at the global biodiversity summit, writes Manu Caddie. |
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Electricity sector risks from climate change: analysisWednesday - A review of the electricity sector's mandatory climate disclosures by Forsyth Barr has not changed the analysts’ investment views of the companies. |
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Biodiversity summit makes some breakthroughs but fails to progress financeTuesday - COMMENT: The UN’s biodiversity summit ended in a race against the clock at the weekend, writes David Hall, who was at the conference representing Aotearoa start-up the Toha Network. |
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Solar’s rising shine in NZTuesday - Household solar and battery storage is expanding rapidly, according to Transpower. |
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Companies face 'significant' litigation risk over inaccurate emissions reportingMonday - Companies in the industrial sector are risking court action if they don't accurately report indirect emissions from their value chain, with the sector becoming an increasing target for litigation,... |
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Channel looks to energy centre - pushes out peak petrol predictionMonday - Channel Infrastructure has outlined ambitious plans for an energy precinct on its Marsden Point land using its infrastructure and assets to entice in other energy project developers. |
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Are Air New Zealand's biofuel hopes just pie in the sky?1 Nov 24 - By Liz Kivi | Air New Zealand and LanzaJet say a study shows promising results for turning wood waste into jet fuel. However, experts say that making jet fuel from wood at an industrial scale is... |
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Media round-up1 Nov 24 - In our weekly round-up of climate coverage in local media: Prime minister Christopher Luxon defends the coalition government's record on climate change; Fonterra reports higher emissions from NZ than... |
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Govt should expect scrutiny over international climate targets31 Oct 24 - The government should expect international scrutiny over progress towards its climate pledge, according to its own advisors. |
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Carbon credits essential part of decarbonisation toolkit: new report31 Oct 24 - Carbon credits remain at the heart of global efforts to limit dangerous climate change, with prices predicted to rise towards US$125 by 2035, according to new analysis. |
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Auckland Council opens consultation on environmental protection plan31 Oct 24 - Aucklanders have been asked for their feedback on Auckland Council’s Let’s protect our environment consultation. |
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NZ adopts 'underwhelming' Commonwealth Ocean Declaration30 Oct 24 - Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. |
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Canterbury locks in more emissions with new diesel ferry30 Oct 24 - While Wellington and Auckland are cutting carbon with moves to electrify their ferries, Environment Canterbury has locked in at least eight more years of emissions with a brand-new diesel vessel for... |
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Kiwi youth present climate action statement to politicians ahead of COP2930 Oct 24 - Youth ambassadors from child rights organisation Save the Children have presented a statement of key climate action asks to politicians ahead of the UN international climate meeting COP29. |
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Sustainability reporting guide launched for SMEs30 Oct 24 - The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua has launched a new sustainability guide to support New Zealand’s small and medium sized businesses with sustainability reporting. |
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Review identifies risk to retail electricity competition |
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Today 10:30am - Media release | A review of risk management options for electricity retailers... |
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Carbon markets could boost climate action in least developed countries |
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Wednesday - Media release | UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report 2024 highlighted on... |
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Multiple drainage and environmental outcomes from new floodgate project |
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Tuesday - Media release | Waikato Regional Council’s three-year asset rationalisation... |
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Greens call for bottom trawling ban |
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Monday - Media release | The Green Party is urgently calling on the Government to ban... |
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Iwi works with scientists to protect community from natural hazards |
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1 Nov 24 - Media release | Porirua’s Takapūwāhia community has partnered with... |
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Gisborne community team up with experts to combat climate challenges |
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31 Oct 24 - Media release | University of Auckland researchers are working with a Gisborne... |
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Germany and New Zealand partner to support agriculture and tackle global emissions |
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25 Oct 24 - Media release | New Zealand and Germany have announced the official start of a... |
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Use KiwiSaver for climate action, urges charity |
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25 Oct 24 - Media release | New Zealand charity Mindful Money is calling on Kiwis to drive... |
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Connecting Kiwi cleantech ventures with global opportunities |
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24 Oct 24 - Media release | Fourteen ambitious Kiwi cleantech startups will soon chase... |
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The money is there to meet global biodiversity targets: COP16 expectations |
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24 Oct 24 - Media release | Finance is the big focus at the next round of crucial UN... |
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Research sheds light on climate change education gaps |
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21 Oct 24 - Media release | Dr Thomas Everth is on a mission to reshape how climate change... |
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Tackling nature-loss could bring major economic boost for NZ |
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18 Oct 24 - Media release | Protecting nature could save Aotearoa New Zealand more than... |
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Vanuatu’s landmark climate change case advances |
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18 Oct 24 - Media release | A record-breaking number of states and inter-governmental... |
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Greater investment critical for the Pacific’s economic future as growth slows: World Bank |
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16 Oct 24 - Media release | The World Bank today launched its latest Pacific Economic... |
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