NZ’s Unambitious Emissions Reduction Plan: Why Bold Climate Action Matters
With 2024 on track to be the hottest year on record—and carbon dioxide levels now at 425 ppm—it’s easy to feel discouraged about NZ climate action. Yet building a 21st-century clean economy has never been more critical or full of opportunity. The latest New Zealand Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), alongside our updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), points to an underwhelming commitment from the Government. In this post, we explore why these targets are “shockingly unambitious,” how they limit our potential for growth, and what bold climate action could look like instead.