Progress on climate adaptation too slow as risks grow

Source: He Pou a Rangi Climate Change CommissionNationwide action to adapt is not keeping pace with growing climate risks, leaving Aotearoa New Zealand inadequately prepared. Progress isn’t keeping pace with growing climate risksHe Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission’s latest report finds that adaptation in New Zealand is still not keeping pace with growing climate risks. To accelerate adaptation at the pace and scale required, these foundations need to be in place before the next national adaptation plan.” How this assessment fits with the 2026 national climate change risk assessmentThis progress assessment looks at Government’s progress against the current national adaptation plan – developed in 2022. The Commission’s 2026 national climate change risk assessment highlights the most significant risks for Aotearoa New Zealand, and should guide the Government’s next national adaptation plan – this is due in 2028.