National climate change risk assessments
About these reports
The national climate change risk assessments (NCCRA) are an important tool for helping Aotearoa New Zealand adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Every six years from 2026, the Commission will deliver a risk assessment. These reports are required under section 5ZQ of the Climate Change Response Act 2002.
The reports assess the current and future risks the country faces from climate change, and advise the Government on the most significant risks. This enables the Government to prioritise action, including through national adaptation plans.
The first assessment produced by the Commission was released in May 2026.