This section outlines implications of climate change for New Zealand, what we are doing about it, and our reporting commitments.
Climate change
Overview of climate change
This section provides an introduction to climate change. It includes an explanation of what it is and central and local government roles and responsibilities for climate change.
How climate change could affect New Zealand
The latest projections on how climate change could affect New Zealand as a whole and each region..
Adapting to climate change
The importance of adapting to climate change and initiatives the Ministry and other organisations are taking to prepare for climate-change impacts on New Zealand.
International forums and agreements
This section provides information on key international forums and agreements that respond to climate change challenges. It also contains New Zealand international climate change policy.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
This section explains what we are doing to reduce New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Reporting on greenhouse gas emissions
This section provides information about our reports.
Tracking greenhouse gas emissions
This section provides an overview of greenhouse gas emissions tracking in New Zealand and more detail on the Ministry for the Environment’s tracking role.
Resources
Climate change resources for local government, schools and other organisations.
Publication search
Search all climate change publications on our website.
Cabinet papers and related material search
Search Cabinet papers about climate change and their associated minutes, regulatory impact statements, and briefing notes that have been approved for release.