Kiwis in Climate
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Connecting and supporting New Zealand climate and sustainability professionals around the world. Find us on kiwisinclimate.org
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Kia ora koutou, welcome to Kiwis in Climate. We connect and foster a community of global New Zealanders working on climate and sustainability solutions. By sharing expertise and opportunities, and facilitating selected advocacy by our members, we help boost collective action on climate change.
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Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The KiC book is available for pre-order! 30 bold and practical visions for Aotearoa to lead on climate solutions. Grounded in evidence, and driven by hope. Check out www.kiwisinclimate.org/kic-book/ to find out more and follow our other channels.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The KiC book is available for pre-order! 30 bold and practical visions for Aotearoa to lead on climate solutions. Grounded in evidence, and driven by hope. Check out www.kiwisinclimate.org/kic-book/ to find out more and follow our other channels.
Recently, with the weakening of the NZ govt's #biogenicmethane targets, KiC submitted an open letter to the PM, to advocate for govt support and respect for cross-parliamentary approach to New Zealand's legislated 2050 climate change targets. Read the letter here:
www.kiwisinclimate.org/mahi/2050
www.kiwisinclimate.org/mahi/2050
2050 Climate Targets
Kiwis in Climate is writing to urge the government to respect and maintain the cross-parliamentary approach to our legislated 2050 climate change targets.
www.kiwisinclimate.org
August 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Recently, with the weakening of the NZ govt's #biogenicmethane targets, KiC submitted an open letter to the PM, to advocate for govt support and respect for cross-parliamentary approach to New Zealand's legislated 2050 climate change targets. Read the letter here:
www.kiwisinclimate.org/mahi/2050
www.kiwisinclimate.org/mahi/2050
For those who missed our June event on electrification, you can catch up via our podcast-style recording of the evening. A huge thanks to Sustainable Business Network for hosting, and to our panelists Jay Salzke, Simon Harvey, and Kristin Gillies.
open.spotify.com/episode/7aMy...
open.spotify.com/episode/7aMy...
An electric kōrero
Kiwis in Climate · Episode
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August 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
For those who missed our June event on electrification, you can catch up via our podcast-style recording of the evening. A huge thanks to Sustainable Business Network for hosting, and to our panelists Jay Salzke, Simon Harvey, and Kristin Gillies.
open.spotify.com/episode/7aMy...
open.spotify.com/episode/7aMy...
Our first big Auckland event went off with a sparkle last night. 'An electric kōrero' brought together a passionate and diverse expert panel to create a truly collective and interactive discussion, exploring the role of electrification and clean energy in Aotearoa’s climate future.
June 19, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Our first big Auckland event went off with a sparkle last night. 'An electric kōrero' brought together a passionate and diverse expert panel to create a truly collective and interactive discussion, exploring the role of electrification and clean energy in Aotearoa’s climate future.
Here are the #showyourstripes for the two cities where a large portion of our members live (apologies to Wellington, it wasn't on the list!)
June 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Here are the #showyourstripes for the two cities where a large portion of our members live (apologies to Wellington, it wasn't on the list!)
At Kiwis in Climate we love a powerful infographic, and nothing beats the blunt reality of #showyourstripes.
Wherever you live in the world, your climate is getting warmer.
21st June is #ShowYourStripes day when we encourage everyone to use the warming stripes graphics to talk about climate change and how we are all already experiencing the consequences.
Download your stripes: www.ShowYourStripes.info
21st June is #ShowYourStripes day when we encourage everyone to use the warming stripes graphics to talk about climate change and how we are all already experiencing the consequences.
Download your stripes: www.ShowYourStripes.info
June 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
At Kiwis in Climate we love a powerful infographic, and nothing beats the blunt reality of #showyourstripes.
Our letter sent yesterday to the Minister for Energy and Minister of Climate Change, expressing our concerns about the appointment of a fossil fuel advocate to the board of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
Speaking up for the EECA
As a country, we must prioritise leadership that is fully committed to reducing emissions
www.kiwisinclimate.org
March 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Our letter sent yesterday to the Minister for Energy and Minister of Climate Change, expressing our concerns about the appointment of a fossil fuel advocate to the board of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
The Kiwis in Climate network has enjoyed some stellar infographics from our founder @johnlang.bsky.social and his work in the climate sector, but check out this "Beautiful News Project" we just came across – we all need some moments of positivity these days.
Start the week with a random chart from our Beautiful News project - visualizing the amazing progressive & positive things happening around the world. Click the link for a random visual:
https://informationisbeautiful.net/beautifulnews/random
https://informationisbeautiful.net/beautifulnews/random
February 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Kiwis in Climate network has enjoyed some stellar infographics from our founder @johnlang.bsky.social and his work in the climate sector, but check out this "Beautiful News Project" we just came across – we all need some moments of positivity these days.
Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with SBC, SBN, and AUT, is running the 2025 Insights on NZ Sustainability Professionals survey. They’re looking for anyone in NZ whose role has sustainability responsibilities, incl. social, environmental, or economic risks. Help shape the future of sustainability!
Insights on Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainability Professionals 2025
Thank you for participating in this research, which aims to provide insights into the role of the sustainability professional in Aotearoa New Zealand. The overall purpose of this survey is to help gro...
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February 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Oxygen Consulting, in partnership with SBC, SBN, and AUT, is running the 2025 Insights on NZ Sustainability Professionals survey. They’re looking for anyone in NZ whose role has sustainability responsibilities, incl. social, environmental, or economic risks. Help shape the future of sustainability!
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The @netzerotracker.bsky.social now shows a drop from 93% to 78% thanks to Mr Trump's executive orders revoking mention of a federal-level #netzero target.
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
February 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The @netzerotracker.bsky.social now shows a drop from 93% to 78% thanks to Mr Trump's executive orders revoking mention of a federal-level #netzero target.
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
Account for US states and that 78% becomes 84%. In total, 66% of the US economy *still* has deep reduction targets.
My latest #infographic 👇
Kia ora koutou, welcome to Kiwis in Climate. We connect and foster a community of global New Zealanders working on climate and sustainability solutions. By sharing expertise and opportunities, and facilitating selected advocacy by our members, we help boost collective action on climate change.
February 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Kia ora koutou, welcome to Kiwis in Climate. We connect and foster a community of global New Zealanders working on climate and sustainability solutions. By sharing expertise and opportunities, and facilitating selected advocacy by our members, we help boost collective action on climate change.