External events

About these videos

To help share information about our work, Commission representatives often speak at conferences and other 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

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.