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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.

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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.

A satellite launching into space from a SpaceX rocket, with a background of a New Zealand landscape, representing the MethaneSAT mission to monitor gl

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.