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Carbon price inching up as auction looms

Today 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.

What should carbon offsets really cost?

Today 10:30am - By Jamie Heather | COMMENT: Today’s carbon prices would seem absurd in any other context.

Climate law falls short for future generations – expert

Today 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.

Strategy, regular reporting key to councils’ climate response – Auditor-General

Wednesday - 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.

UN’s biodiversity conference equal parts inspiring and infuriating

Wednesday - COMMENT: New Zealand’s Indigenous Peoples were underrepresented at the global biodiversity summit, writes Manu Caddie.

Electricity sector risks from climate change: analysis

Wednesday - A review of the electricity sector's mandatory climate disclosures by Forsyth Barr has not changed the analysts’ investment views of the companies.

Biodiversity summit makes some breakthroughs but fails to progress finance

Tuesday - 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.


Solar’s rising shine in NZ

Tuesday - Household solar and battery storage is expanding rapidly, according to Transpower.

Companies face 'significant' litigation risk over inaccurate emissions reporting

Monday - 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,...

Channel looks to energy centre - pushes out peak petrol prediction

Monday - 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.

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...

Media round-up

1 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...

Govt should expect scrutiny over international climate targets

31 Oct 24 - The government should expect international scrutiny over progress towards its climate pledge, according to its own advisors.

Carbon credits essential part of decarbonisation toolkit: new report

31 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.

Auckland Council opens consultation on environmental protection plan

31 Oct 24 - Aucklanders have been asked for their feedback on Auckland Council’s Let’s protect our environment consultation.

NZ adopts 'underwhelming' Commonwealth Ocean Declaration

30 Oct 24 - Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration.

Canterbury locks in more emissions with new diesel ferry

30 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...

Kiwi youth present climate action statement to politicians ahead of COP29

30 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.

Sustainability reporting guide launched for SMEs

30 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

Today 10:30am - Media release | A review of risk management options for electricity retailers...

Carbon markets could boost climate action in least developed countries

Wednesday - Media release | UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report 2024 highlighted on...

Multiple drainage and environmental outcomes from new floodgate project

Tuesday - Media release | Waikato Regional Council’s three-year asset rationalisation...

Greens call for bottom trawling ban

Monday - Media release | The Green Party is urgently calling on the Government to ban...

Iwi works with scientists to protect community from natural hazards

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Gisborne community team up with experts to combat climate challenges

31 Oct 24 - Media release | University of Auckland researchers are working with a Gisborne...

Germany and New Zealand partner to support agriculture and tackle global emissions

25 Oct 24 - Media release | New Zealand and Germany have announced the official start of a...

Use KiwiSaver for climate action, urges charity

25 Oct 24 - Media release | New Zealand charity Mindful Money is calling on Kiwis to drive...

Connecting Kiwi cleantech ventures with global opportunities

24 Oct 24 - Media release | Fourteen ambitious Kiwi cleantech startups will soon chase...

The money is there to meet global biodiversity targets: COP16 expectations

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Research sheds light on climate change education gaps

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Tackling nature-loss could bring major economic boost for NZ

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Vanuatu’s landmark climate change case advances

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Greater investment critical for the Pacific’s economic future as growth slows: World Bank

16 Oct 24 - Media release | The World Bank today launched its latest Pacific Economic...

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