Top Individual Actions to Address Climate Change
As outdoor enthusiasts, we must be more conscious of the most effective strategies and actions we can implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to our changing climate. In May of 2023, the IPSOS Global Advisors Survey used data collection and fieldwork methods to better understand New Zealanders’ perspectives on climate change. Key findings […]
Tips for Engaging with Parties and Candidates on Climate
POW members meet with Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean. Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective local action from all sectors of society, including political leaders. Engaging with political parties and local candidates can have a profound impact on the policies and regulations that shape our response to climate change. This month we’ve also […]
What is the Climate Change Commission?
If you’ve been following climate news in NZ lately you may have seen some drama about the Climate Change Commission (CCC). The CCC is a group of experts appointed to give the government independent, evidence-based advice on climate issues. There are eight commissioners with expertise in areas such as climate science, mitigation and adaptation, agriculture, […]
The latest IPCC report – we need everyone everywhere to reduce emissions now.
What is the report? The IPCC AR6 Synthesis report was published at the end of last month. This is the final piece of the sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC – the body of the world’s leading climate scientists). It is a document that 195 countries have signed off on. […]
Cyclone Gabrielle – impacts on the outdoor community, climate policies, and beyond
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused some of our favourite walking, running and mountain bike tracks to close. Flooding has washed some away, landslides have covered others. Huts and campsites are closed and not safe to visit. Some coastal walks have completely eroded into the sea. Cathedral Cove, a beautiful area that attracts kiwis and foreigners alike, […]
The Pros and (mostly) Cons of Carbon Offsetting
POW NZ is a member of the New Zealand Climate Action Network, which in turn is a member of the International Climate Action Network (CAN). Recently CAN put out a statement rejecting the practise of offsetting as a way to tackle the climate crisis. It’s made us think about what we, as an organisation, encourage […]
What has POW been up to lately? – We submitted on the ETS. The ETS? What’s that?
We’ve been working behind the scenes to advocate for strong climate policies on behalf of the outdoor community. We see the melting glaciers, the rising snow lines, the trails eroding and our favourite rivers becoming unswimmable. Politicians in Wellington rarely hear perspectives like those from the POW community which is why it’s important we make […]
COP 27 – Positive updates from the global climate gathering
At the recent POW NZ summer camp we spoke with some experts on climate communication. One of the key takeaways was the importance of remaining positive and celebrating successes. We want to keep ambition high, focus on action over apathy, and progress over perfection. With that in mind here’s a summary of COP27 with a […]
Low cost public transport success globally – How is this different to what’s happening in NZ?
Around the world there have been public transport initiatives, designed mostly to help citizens of many countries with the rising cost of living, but with the climate in mind too. Some successful examples from Europe include Free trains in Spain. The Spanish government has made train trips up to 300km free allowing citizens to travel […]