Carbon Market News

Govt gives $60m to save NZ's last cement plant

What New Zealand’s Latest Environment Reports Agree On

New Zealand's latest government environment reports span 2023 to 2026. Here is what they agree on, where they diverge, and what the country cannot measure.

Tangled in the coils of the Paris Accord again

Election promises have brought the contentious climate change agreement back into the spotlight, writes Alan Emerson. The post Tangled in the coils of the Paris Accord again appeared first on Farmers Weekly.

Government proposes mandatory climate adaptation plans

A proposed law would require councils to identify high-risk communities and develop long-term climate adaptation plans. The post Government proposes mandatory climate adaptation plans appeared first on Farmers Weekly.

ESG funds eke out flow growth, product launches stall

Global sustainable fund flows turned positive for the first time almost a year first during the March 2026 quarter but product launches cratered amid stagnating demand in the sector, recent Morningstar data shows. The net US$3.5 billion flows into environmental, social and governance (ESG) themed funds during the first three months came largely on the... [Read More...] The post ESG funds eke out flow growth, product launches stall appeared first on Investment News NZ.

Warming winters are changing NZ’s landscapes, bringing insect pests, smaller fruit and carbon loss

Warmer winters mean insect pests like wasps will likely spread further, while weedy plants and rats invade alpine zones, shrinking the refuge for endangered birds.

Why the supreme court was not ‘totally out of line’ in its climate case ruling

Balance is key to climate change policies

In a world of subsidised ag, NZ farmers are already hobbled by a ‘stick and no carrot’ approach to GHG emissions, cautions Allan Barber. The post Balance is key to climate change policies appeared first on Farmers Weekly.

Rural Lobby Groups Seek Clear Election Positions On Farming And Emissions

Guidance to support investment into voluntary carbon and nature markets