Climate Matters

Overall take aways – social cohesion – governmental cohesion – the EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement – public education – youth perspective with Lighthouse Aotearoa – independent technical advice in policy – scenarios and imagination – the economy

https://kai-anamata-mo-aotearoa.webflow.io/
https://www.helenclark.foundation/social-cohesion

“NZ in the Dock” The EU NZ fair Trade Agreement complaint – Government legislating to stop the Mike Smith case from proceeding – importance of government heeding evidence – lobbying influence in New Zealand politics – NZ’s Zero Carbon Act – forestry and the ETS – the roles of central and local government – train MPs in good lawmaking

https://www.eli.org.nz/
https://climatemattersnz.substack.com/p/nz-in-the-dock-climate-matters-special
https://www.bothends.org/en/Whats-new/Press/Both-ENDS-files-first-climate-complaint-under-EU-trade-enforcement-mechanism-over-New-Zealands-climate-rollbacks/

An extended Climate Matters Interview with Eliza Prestidge-Oldfield

An extended Climate Matters Interview with Ben Wareing.

Climate friendly buildings – Montreal compared to Auckland and Nelson – urban density and vibrancy – passive design from -40°C to + 0°C – professional commitment to climate friendly solutions – Passive House principles – open-minded consultation – working for Canada’s First Nations people – strive to repurpose building materials – nurture a cohesive society – policy needs to include higher standards, demonstration buildings, and incentives to design and build well.

https://loeuf.com/en/home/
https://www.passivehousecanada.com/