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New Zealand

New Zealand urged to accelerate emissions cuts in line with 2050 net zero goal

New Zealand urged to accelerate emissions cuts in line with 2050 net zero goal

Independent advisors said New Zealand should cut emissions “much more than 35%” from 2005 levels by 2030 to align ambition with a 1.5C global warming limit

New Zealanders vote for climate ambition of Jacinda Ardern and Greens

New Zealanders vote for climate ambition of Jacinda Ardern and Greens

Jacinda Ardern won a second term as New Zealand leader with a landslide majority, in an endorsement of her government’s net zero emissions goal

We have a moral responsibility to build a better post-Covid future for our children

We have a moral responsibility to build a better post-Covid future for our children

New Zealand’s climate minister explains why he is launching a podcast on what comes after the coronavirus pandemic

New Zealand sticks to 2030 climate target while waiting for 1.5C advice

New Zealand sticks to 2030 climate target while waiting for 1.5C advice

In a submission to the UN on Earth Day, New Zealand communicated its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 without enhancing its 2030 pledge

New Zealand's farmers have a chance to be climate leaders

New Zealand’s farmers have a chance to be climate leaders

A separate target for methane from sheep and cattle has been painted as a sop to farmers; on the contrary, it puts the onus on the sector to curb warming

New Zealand introduces 'zero carbon' bill with concession to farmers

New Zealand introduces ‘zero carbon’ bill with concession to farmers

Under a draft law, the country will reduce greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2050, except for methane from its large meat and dairy herds

Climate action is written in the stars

Climate action is written in the stars

As business and civic leaders meet in California, they should look to the heavens for inspiration, writes New Zealand climate change minister James Shaw

New Zealand zero carbon law may exempt its highest emitting sector

New Zealand zero carbon law may exempt its highest emitting sector

Jacinda Ardern promised radical carbon cuts, but one option under consultation allows the main greenhouse gases from farming to keep rising

Jacinda Ardern commits New Zealand to zero carbon by 2050

Jacinda Ardern commits New Zealand to zero carbon by 2050

New leader says government will be “absolutely focused on the challenge of climate change” and sets out goal that puts country at forefront of emissions cuts

New Zealand ratifies climate deal amid accounting fraud claims

New Zealand ratifies climate deal amid accounting fraud claims

Climate change minister claims historic gesture puts New Zealand at the top climate table. But questions remain over use of carbon credits

Japan, New Zealand to ratify Paris climate deal in 2016

Japan, New Zealand to ratify Paris climate deal in 2016

Announcement makes entry into force for Paris deal more likely, but concerns remain over both countries’ weak emission cutting goals

'Creative accounting' means New Zealand emissions could rise - analysts

‘Creative accounting’ means New Zealand emissions could rise – analysts

NEWS: Wellington’s climate pledge is ‘inadequate’ to hold global temperature rise to 2C, says Climate Action Tracker

New Zealand CAN do more to cut emissions - here's how

New Zealand CAN do more to cut emissions – here’s how

COMMENT: Government claims the country can do little more to green its electricity sector are not true, say leading academics

New Zealand climate pledge a 'slap in the face' to Pacific islands

New Zealand climate pledge a ‘slap in the face’ to Pacific islands

NEWS: Analysts and NGOs condemn plan to slash emissions 11% on 1990 levels by 2030, but govt maintains it is ambitious

New Zealand stresses costs of climate action, looks to carbon markets

New Zealand stresses costs of climate action, looks to carbon markets

NEWS: Government is playing up the challenges of emissions cuts in a consultation on its contribution to a global climate deal

Legal elements in proposed UN climate deal find mixed support

Legal elements in proposed UN climate deal find mixed support

NEWS: New submissions to UN indicate preference for more general rules on accounting and monitoring emissions

Why New Zealand did not accept 'world's first climate refugees'

Why New Zealand did not accept ‘world’s first climate refugees’

COMMENT: Experts refute claims that Tuvalu family asylum could open floodgates for others fleeing climate impacts

New Zealand rejects offer to join Australia's anti-climate alliance

New Zealand rejects offer to join Australia’s anti-climate alliance

NEWS: Efforts by Canada and Australia to build consensus against further climate laws appear to be crumbling

Should immigration laws cater for climate refugees?

Should immigration laws cater for climate refugees?

COMMENT: New Zealand’s rejection of Kiribati man shows current system doesn’t work for those fleeing climate change impacts

Divestment campaign spreads to New Zealand

Divestment campaign spreads to New Zealand

NEWS: Dunedin becomes first city in New Zealand to stop investing in fossil fuels

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