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Trailblazing Women Make History: All-Female Team Wins Prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize
In a historic first, the Goldman Environmental Prize, often called the “Green Nobel,” recognized only women as its 2026 winners. ... Read more
Urgent Reform Needed: Climate Change Commission Alerts on Potential Failure of New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme
The Climate Change Commission has raised serious concerns about New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). In its recent annual report, ... Read more
Facing a Storm Every Eight Days: Why Our Nation’s Leading Insurer Urges a Systemic Response
A storm hit New Zealand on average every eight days last year, leading to a sharp rise in insurance claims. ... Read more
Record-Breaking Winter: Arctic Sea Ice Hits All-Time Low – What It Means for Our Planet
Arctic sea ice has just hit its lowest recorded level, matching last year’s all-time low, according to the National Snow ... Read more
Empowering the Pacific: Fiji Climate Negotiator Advocates for Amplifying Voices on the Global Stage
By Christine Tuioti* Talei Cavu, a young climate negotiator from Fiji, is making waves in the fight against climate change. ... Read more
High Court to Review Government’s Climate Change Strategies: What You Need to Know
Today marks a crucial day for climate justice in New Zealand. A landmark case challenges the government’s recent actions on ... Read more
Every Tonne Counts: Meet the Climate Scientist Inspiring Hope for a Greener Future
The world is facing significant challenges due to climate change. Ice sheets are unstable, glaciers are melting, and sea levels ... Read more
Why Iwi Leaders at Waitangi are Championing Climate Change as a Top Priority
This week, iwi leaders are gathering at Waitangi to discuss a pressing issue: climate change. Coastal communities across New Zealand ... Read more
US Must Adhere to Formal Exit Process, Urges Pacific Islands Environment Programme
Rising sea levels in Kiribati. Photo: SPREP / C. Iacovino By Kirsty Needham, Reuters The Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) ... Read more
How New Zealand’s Rejection of Emission Targets Poses Risks of Breaching International Law
This week, New Zealand’s government made headlines by rejecting the Climate Change Commission’s recommendations on emission targets. This choice signifies ... Read more
