Topics and issues
Learn more about climate science, policy, and the issues that sit behind our work.
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FAQs: What is climate change?
Read questions and answers about the science of climate change.
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FAQs: The context for Aotearoa New Zealand
Learn more about the source of Aotearoa New Zealand’s emissions, its national and international comm…
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FAQs: The role of methane
What is the role of methane in climate change? Who decides how much it needs to reduce and by when f…
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FAQs: Reducing emissions
We're developing advice on reducing emissions and moving towards our 2050 target of a net-zero, low-…
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What is the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS)?
A quick introduction to the NZ ETS and how it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand.
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FAQs: What are emissions budgets?
Why do they matter, and how are they met?
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FAQs: The 2050 target
Aotearoa New Zealand has a split gas target, with three components.
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FAQ: What are climate risks?