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Commission report released on domestic contribution to the second nationally determined contribution

November 2024

The Minister of Climate Change has released our report on the domestic emissions reductions that Aotearoa New Zealand could achieve as part of the country's second nationally determined contribution (NDC2).

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Climate Change Commission delivers first national adaptation plan progress assessment

August 2024

Aotearoa New Zealand’s first independent assessment of adaptation progress shows urgent action is needed to address the impacts of climate change on New Zealanders’ lives and livelihoods, says Commission Chair Dr Rod Carr.

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Terms of reference agreed for report on Government’s domestic contribution to global emissions commitment

August 2024

We have been asked to report on the domestic contribution of Aotearoa New Zealand's second nationally determined contribution (NDC2).

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Climate Change Commission delivers first emissions reduction monitoring report

July 2024

The report looks at how well current emissions reductions policies and plans, up until April 2024, set the country up to meet its climate goals.

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Have your say: How can Aotearoa New Zealand best tackle greenhouse gases?

April 2024

From Monday 8 April, the Commission is running an 8-week public consultation to help it develop advice to the Government.

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Excess units in NZ ETS pose a risk to meeting climate goals

March 2024

Our advice on NZ ETS unit limits and price control settings for 2025–2029 has been released.

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