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New Zealand’s Second Emissions Reduction Plan could be pushing harder
This August the New Zealand Government consulted on their proposed second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), covering the period 2026 to 2030. This plan shows the thinking and approach of the new Government to New Zealand’s climate change challenge. It is excellent to note that emissions in Aotearoa have fallen for the past three years. While this is in part due to COVIDrelated effects, it also appears to represent the Zero Carbon Act and climate-related policies starting to move into implementation. Here are some of our reflections on the draft ERP2.
Climate VC Fund Backs Teiny to Bring Nutritionally Complete Oat Milk Powder to Market
Climate VC Fund Backs Teiny to Bring Nutritionally Complete Oat Milk Powder to Market. Teiny’s oat milk powder offers the nutrition of dairy combined with the sustainability of plant-based milks, addressing a critical gap in the market.
Seven Proposals for a Step Change in NZ Innovation
Successful global venture capital and innovation ecosystems are fuelled by substantial private investment. That must be our goal here as well, as the performance of any innovation system is primarily dictated by its key constraint—in this case, the capital available for investment. Here are our seven proposals to achieve this step change.
New Zealand’s 2024 Budget: Missing the Mark on Climate Investment
Discover how New Zealand’s 2024 Budget falls short on climate initiatives, risking the country’s position in global sustainability efforts compared to Australia’s ambitious climate investment plans.
Climate Change in the News – May 2024
Stay updated on the latest climate change news. Discover Australia’s expansive climate investment plan, New Zealand’s methane reduction panel, the CCC’s ambitious emissions targets, and global climate trends. Learn how these initiatives impact the fight against climate change and explore opportunities for sustainable investment. Read more on our blog.
Where will the next generation of emissions reduction come from?
Discover how New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen for a third consecutive year in 2022. Learn about the positive impact of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and explore investment opportunities in underfunded climate tech sectors.