External public appearances
Watch videos of our online events exploring our latest advice and upcoming work.
About these videos
To help share information about our work, Commission representatives often speak at external events. Recordings of a selection of these events are available below.
If you would like to ask a Commission representative to speak at your event, please contact us at engagement@climatecommission.govt.nz
Inquiry into Climate Adaptation
28 August 2024
Dr Rod Carr (Chair), Stephen Walter (General Manager Emissions Budgets and Adaptation) and Hikurangi Mills (Kaitātari Mātāmua | Principal Analyst) spoke with Parliament's Finance and Expenditure select committee, sharing insights from our progress report on the National Adaptation Plan to inform the Committee's inquiry into climate adaptation.
2024 08 28 FEC from New Zealand Parliament on Vimeo.
Inquiry into Climate Adaptation
16 July 2024
Jo Hendy (Chief Executive), Dr Judy Lawrence (Commissioner) and Sally Garden (Principal Advisor) spoke with Parliament's Finance and Expenditure select committee, sharing preliminary findings from our progress report on the National Adaptation Plan to inform the Committee's inquiry into climate adaptation.
2024 07 16 FEC from New Zealand Parliament on Vimeo.
Panel Discussion: How do we achieve a low-emissions and resilient future?
18 July 2023
He Pou a Rangi Commissioners James Renwick and Judy Lawrence join Victoria University of Wellington academics Amanda Thomas, Maria Bargh, and Catherine Iorns to bring a range of perspectives on what's needed to shift the way we live, work and play to be climate resilient.
Sustainable Business Network Hot Takes: What the Heck is an Emissions Reduction Plan?
24 May 2023
In this session hosted by Sustainable Business Network, Climate Commission staff discuss what an Emissions Reduction Plan is, what our draft advice is for the next one, and why people should make a submission.
This discussion was part of our 2023 consultation on our draft advice on the next emissions reduction plan. This consultation runs April 26 - June 20 2023 – learn more about how to make a submission.
Panel Discussion: What's needed for Aotearoa New Zealand to meet its 2050 emissions reduction target.
19 May 2023
During this panel event, our Chair Dr Rod Carr and General Manager of sector analysis Barry Anderson join UC professors David Evison and Dave Frame to discuss what's needed for Aotearoa New Zealand to meet its 2050 emissions reduction target.
This discussion was part of our 2023 consultation on our draft advice on the next emissions reduction plan. This consultation runs April 26 - June 20 2023 – learn more about how to make a submission.
Panel Discussion: How can pricing and complimentary policies can help us meet our climate objectives?
9 May 2023
During this event, Climate Commission staff Grant Blackwell (Chief Scientist) and Barry Anderson (General Manager of Sector Analysis) join Otago University professors Anne-Marie Jackson and Sebastian Gehricke to discuss how pricing and complimentary policies can help us meet our climate objectives.
This discussion was part of our 2023 consultation on our draft advice on the next emissions reduction plan. This consultation runs April 26 - June 20 2023 – learn more about how to make a submission.
Climate Change and Business Conference 2022: Government Leadership Panel
September 2022
Government Leadership Panel at the 2022 Climate Change and Business Conference, at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Panel members:
- Dr Rod Carr, Chair, Climate Change Commission
- Vicky Robertson, Secretary for the Environment, Ministry for the Environment
- Hon. Phil Goff, Mayor of Auckland
100% Renewable Energy Systems: Global Perspective and Panel Discussion
15 April 2021
Our Chairperson Dr Rod Carr joined a panel of experts to discuss the topic of 100% renewable energy systems from both a global and local perspective. Dr Carr was joined by:
- Prof. Mark O'Malley (University College, Dublin)
- Dr Amelia Sharman (Head of Policy, Ara Ake) - Andre Botha (Chief Engineer, Vector Ltd)
This discussion was part of the Power and Energy Society Day 2021 celebrations.