The New Zealand Government has reiterated its commitment to reducing the impacts of climate change and prepare for its future impacts. As part of its response, the government has developed this climate change strategy that sets out how it will deliver on New Zealand’s climate goals.

The strategy focuses on five pillars, making sure:

• infrastructure is resilient and communities are well prepared
• credible markets support the climate transition
• clean energy is abundant and affordable
• world-leading climate innovation boosts the economy
• nature-based solutions address climate change

Examples of the government’s plans under each pillar include:

• Delivering a fair and enduring adaptation system that helps New Zealand be ready for climate change and provides clarity on costs.
• Pricing emissions fairly and effectively to incentivise emissions reductions.
• Doubling renewable energy by 2050 and installing 10,000 public charging points for electric vehicles.
• Providing tools and removing barriers to help businesses to innovate and prepare for the future.
• Restoring biodiversity, while investigating new ways of harnessing nature to remove emissions from the atmosphere.