Amanda Larsson
@amandalarsson.bsky.social
Agriculture campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa (NZ).
"If there is a coherent throughline to the totality of the Government’s climate policies, it can only be a willingness to INCREASE New Zealand’s contribution to global warming." - @marcdaalder.bsky.social 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 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"If there is a coherent throughline to the totality of the Government’s climate policies, it can only be a willingness to INCREASE New Zealand’s contribution to global warming." - @marcdaalder.bsky.social newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt ‘captured by industry’ on methane – Rod Carr
"The new target is in stark contrast to the Climate Change Commission’s most recent advice to strengthen the target, but exactly lines up with a wishlist from agricultural lobby groups"
www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/35796/g...
"The new target is in stark contrast to the Climate Change Commission’s most recent advice to strengthen the target, but exactly lines up with a wishlist from agricultural lobby groups"
www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/35796/g...
Politics
www.carbonnews.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Govt ‘captured by industry’ on methane – Rod Carr
"The new target is in stark contrast to the Climate Change Commission’s most recent advice to strengthen the target, but exactly lines up with a wishlist from agricultural lobby groups"
www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/35796/g...
"The new target is in stark contrast to the Climate Change Commission’s most recent advice to strengthen the target, but exactly lines up with a wishlist from agricultural lobby groups"
www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/35796/g...
“Just like in NZ, we are up against powerful agribusiness interests spinning misleading narratives to block real climate action. Gvt must resist commercial pressure and start reprioritising people, planet & future." - Thomas O’Connor, Irish agroecological farmer www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Ireland urged not to follow New Zealand in changing methane targets
New Zealand’s government to rewrite its climate law and row back on emissions commitments
www.irishtimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“Just like in NZ, we are up against powerful agribusiness interests spinning misleading narratives to block real climate action. Gvt must resist commercial pressure and start reprioritising people, planet & future." - Thomas O’Connor, Irish agroecological farmer www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Reposted by Amanda Larsson
I was quoted about New Zealand's rowing back of ambition on methane in Bloomberg this week:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
To explain why New Zealand’s new methane target puts the Global Methane Pledge (and ultimately climate targets) at risk. 🧵
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
To explain why New Zealand’s new methane target puts the Global Methane Pledge (and ultimately climate targets) at risk. 🧵
www.bloomberg.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I was quoted about New Zealand's rowing back of ambition on methane in Bloomberg this week:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
To explain why New Zealand’s new methane target puts the Global Methane Pledge (and ultimately climate targets) at risk. 🧵
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
To explain why New Zealand’s new methane target puts the Global Methane Pledge (and ultimately climate targets) at risk. 🧵
Reposted by Amanda Larsson
My recent comments on NZ methane targets summarised here.
theconversation.com/a-lack-of-am...
theconversation.com/a-lack-of-am...
A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade
The government’s weakened methane reduction target mirrors the approach promoted by industry lobby groups but rejected by the Climate Change Commission.
theconversation.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
My recent comments on NZ methane targets summarised here.
theconversation.com/a-lack-of-am...
theconversation.com/a-lack-of-am...
Reposted by Amanda Larsson
Good Lord!
October 14, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Good Lord!
So Luxon seems to think that he's doing farmers a solid by weakening action on methane. I guess Federated Farmers and Beef + Lamb are banking on Government bailouts when the consequences come home to roost? www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Climate change effects expected to hurt farm viability in next decade, study finds
A new report found irrigated dairy farms are particularly at risk because water supplies are expected to become less reliable in some areas.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
So Luxon seems to think that he's doing farmers a solid by weakening action on methane. I guess Federated Farmers and Beef + Lamb are banking on Government bailouts when the consequences come home to roost? www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Oh the irony of hosting your country's biggest ever climate conference the literal day after your Government rewrite its climate law to weaken action... www.rnz.co.nz/news/country...
Global leaders, scientists gather for New Zealand's largest ever climate event in Christchurch
The Adaptation Futures Conference, recognised as the world's largest and most influential climate adaptation gathering begins in Christchurch today.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Oh the irony of hosting your country's biggest ever climate conference the literal day after your Government rewrite its climate law to weaken action... www.rnz.co.nz/news/country...
Reposted by Amanda Larsson
Pretty much.
So we don't care about climate change. Farmers can sit back and continue to pollute while being paid well for their milk and meat.
October 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Pretty much.
Reposted by Amanda Larsson
An excellent article from Marc Daalder, if you want all the shifty details.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
Farmers off the hook on climate means rest of us pick up the slack
Comment: The Government's methane announcement is the policy equivalent of a steaming cowpat on cross-partisan climate consensus.
newsroom.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
An excellent article from Marc Daalder, if you want all the shifty details.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
"Farmers, despite making near-record profits off high international dairy prices while hiking the price of butter on Kiwi supermarket shelves, are apparently existentially threatened by the prospect of a methane price of 0.5c per litre of milk" @marcdaalder.bsky.social newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
Farmers off the hook on climate means rest of us pick up the slack
Comment: The Government's methane announcement is the policy equivalent of a steaming cowpat on cross-partisan climate consensus.
newsroom.co.nz
October 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"Farmers, despite making near-record profits off high international dairy prices while hiking the price of butter on Kiwi supermarket shelves, are apparently existentially threatened by the prospect of a methane price of 0.5c per litre of milk" @marcdaalder.bsky.social newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/13/f...
Agriculture systems are at risk from rising temperatures. Ahead of #COP30, close to 100 organizations have issued an open letter to governments. 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Agriculture systems are at risk from rising temperatures. Ahead of #COP30, close to 100 organizations have issued an open letter to governments. 🧵
“Industrial agriculture is polluting water, depleting soils, razing forests and turbo-charging global warming. Yet meat and dairy giants keep pushing limited techno-fixes and false solutions while blocking real transformation.” - @shefalisharma.bsky.social www.reimaginefoodsystems.org#statement
Reimagine Food Systems - A Call For Agricultural Emissions Reductions | Reimagine Food Systems - A coalition for agriculture transition
Urging COP30 delegations to embrace a just transition from industrial agriculture to agroecology is vital. This includes advocating for binding agricultural emissions reduction targets, promoting plan...
www.reimaginefoodsystems.org
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“Industrial agriculture is polluting water, depleting soils, razing forests and turbo-charging global warming. Yet meat and dairy giants keep pushing limited techno-fixes and false solutions while blocking real transformation.” - @shefalisharma.bsky.social www.reimaginefoodsystems.org#statement
Reposted by Amanda Larsson
Animal farming is the world’s biggest source of methane — a gas driving one-third of global warming.
Over 90 groups, including Greenpeace International, are calling on governments to reject false fixes and back a just transition to agroecology:
reimaginefoodsystems.org
#StopBigAg #AgroecologyNow
Over 90 groups, including Greenpeace International, are calling on governments to reject false fixes and back a just transition to agroecology:
reimaginefoodsystems.org
#StopBigAg #AgroecologyNow
Reimagine Food Systems - A Call For Agricultural Emissions Reductions | Reimagine Food Systems - A coalition for agriculture transition
Urging COP30 delegations to embrace a just transition from industrial agriculture to agroecology is vital. This includes advocating for binding agricultural emissions reduction targets, promoting plan...
reimaginefoodsystems.org
September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Animal farming is the world’s biggest source of methane — a gas driving one-third of global warming.
Over 90 groups, including Greenpeace International, are calling on governments to reject false fixes and back a just transition to agroecology:
reimaginefoodsystems.org
#StopBigAg #AgroecologyNow
Over 90 groups, including Greenpeace International, are calling on governments to reject false fixes and back a just transition to agroecology:
reimaginefoodsystems.org
#StopBigAg #AgroecologyNow
Nicola Willis wants us to believe that high prices for milk and butter are good for NZers' cost of living because #TrickleDownEconomics.
But is it true?
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
But is it true?
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Kiwis will pay more for butter and milk, but demand for Fonterra products ‘positive’, minister says
Nicola Willis says that’s because it “creates the very jobs and incomes that people need in order to be able to address the cost of living”.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Nicola Willis wants us to believe that high prices for milk and butter are good for NZers' cost of living because #TrickleDownEconomics.
But is it true?
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
But is it true?
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
The world is watching on methane. Now is not the time for NZ to weaken action on our biggest polluter.
"Mottley warned that waning international resolve threatens the planet’s future and said decisive action on methane could make a critical difference."
barbadostoday.bb/2025/06/21/m...
"Mottley warned that waning international resolve threatens the planet’s future and said decisive action on methane could make a critical difference."
barbadostoday.bb/2025/06/21/m...
Mottley urges global methane action, calls youth to lead climate fight - Barbados Today
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for the formation of a global coalition to cut methane emissions by 2040 and has challenged Barbadian youth to take the lead in the…
barbadostoday.bb
September 12, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The world is watching on methane. Now is not the time for NZ to weaken action on our biggest polluter.
"Mottley warned that waning international resolve threatens the planet’s future and said decisive action on methane could make a critical difference."
barbadostoday.bb/2025/06/21/m...
"Mottley warned that waning international resolve threatens the planet’s future and said decisive action on methane could make a critical difference."
barbadostoday.bb/2025/06/21/m...
Luxon is right to call Seymour out – farmers and agribusiness know that ditching Paris is a disastrous idea.
But Luxon needs to do more than just call out a cynical extremist.
The same arguments he’s made in defence of Paris apply to the #methane target.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
But Luxon needs to do more than just call out a cynical extremist.
The same arguments he’s made in defence of Paris apply to the #methane target.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Seymour is rage-baiting on Paris Agreement - Luxon mustn’t bite - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Greenpeace cautions Luxon that David Seymour is ragebaiting over leaving Paris - and warns the PM not to weaken the methane target.
www.greenpeace.org
September 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Luxon is right to call Seymour out – farmers and agribusiness know that ditching Paris is a disastrous idea.
But Luxon needs to do more than just call out a cynical extremist.
The same arguments he’s made in defence of Paris apply to the #methane target.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
But Luxon needs to do more than just call out a cynical extremist.
The same arguments he’s made in defence of Paris apply to the #methane target.
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
"Rather than asking others to do the work ... gvts could work together to implement all the available solutions & support farmers to make the changes that are needed."
Sensible words from @cubaraglanguy.bsky.social and @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social
businessdesk.co.nz/article/prim...
Sensible words from @cubaraglanguy.bsky.social and @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social
businessdesk.co.nz/article/prim...
Where's the beef? Biogenic methane and ‘No Additional Warming’
As signatories to the open letter to the New Zealand prime minister about plans to set new biogenic methane targets based on the goal of No Additional Warming,...
businessdesk.co.nz
August 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"Rather than asking others to do the work ... gvts could work together to implement all the available solutions & support farmers to make the changes that are needed."
Sensible words from @cubaraglanguy.bsky.social and @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social
businessdesk.co.nz/article/prim...
Sensible words from @cubaraglanguy.bsky.social and @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social
businessdesk.co.nz/article/prim...
Reading this as the wind is howling and rain is dumping down on Auckland. Luxon's government is actively pouring fuel of the climate fire that is accelerating extreme weather events.
"Falling short doesn't just mean missing a target - it means higher costs down the track, lost economic opportunities, and more disruption for communities." www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
New Zealand at 'significant risk' of missing 2050 climate target, government making it worse
The government's actions have made it more likely the country won't meet its goals, a major report has found.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Reading this as the wind is howling and rain is dumping down on Auckland. Luxon's government is actively pouring fuel of the climate fire that is accelerating extreme weather events.
"Falling short doesn't just mean missing a target - it means higher costs down the track, lost economic opportunities, and more disruption for communities." www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
New Zealand at 'significant risk' of missing 2050 climate target, government making it worse
The government's actions have made it more likely the country won't meet its goals, a major report has found.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
"Falling short doesn't just mean missing a target - it means higher costs down the track, lost economic opportunities, and more disruption for communities." www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
In which the former Chair of the Climate Commission makes a compelling case for why ambitious methane targets are in the best interests of the farming sector. www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
July 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In which the former Chair of the Climate Commission makes a compelling case for why ambitious methane targets are in the best interests of the farming sector. www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...
This is a warning shot to Luxon that his Government’s #WarOnNature and the climate comes with consequences.
The Court is clear: states must take action to prevent climate harm. And they regulate businesses for the harm caused by their emissions.
www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/...
The Court is clear: states must take action to prevent climate harm. And they regulate businesses for the harm caused by their emissions.
www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/...
ICJ Advisory Opinion: Governments have to act
Lawyers for Climate Action Press Release Today, the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, released its landmark advisory opinion clarifying States’ legal obligations in relation...
www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz
July 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is a warning shot to Luxon that his Government’s #WarOnNature and the climate comes with consequences.
The Court is clear: states must take action to prevent climate harm. And they regulate businesses for the harm caused by their emissions.
www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/...
The Court is clear: states must take action to prevent climate harm. And they regulate businesses for the harm caused by their emissions.
www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/...
When Fed Farmers say: We want NZ to stay in the Paris Agreement but we'll fight methane targets & emissions pricing...
What they mean is: We want the economic benefits of being seen to be pro-climate but we won't do anything to contribute to climate action.
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/r...
What they mean is: We want the economic benefits of being seen to be pro-climate but we won't do anything to contribute to climate action.
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/r...
Federated Farmers reject call to leave Paris Agreement
Federated Farmers joins other industry groups in opposing a remit to exit the Paris Agreement, citing economic risk and trade consequences for NZ farm...
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
July 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
When Fed Farmers say: We want NZ to stay in the Paris Agreement but we'll fight methane targets & emissions pricing...
What they mean is: We want the economic benefits of being seen to be pro-climate but we won't do anything to contribute to climate action.
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/r...
What they mean is: We want the economic benefits of being seen to be pro-climate but we won't do anything to contribute to climate action.
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/r...