Climate change

Some of the most striking images of lockdown around the world have been the blue skies of cities ordinarily choking in smog. From New Delhi to Los Angeles, Beijing to Paris, the changes were so remarkable they were visible from space.

When we talk about the future, we often talk about climate change.

Among the multitude of New Zealand climate statistics there is one record that continues to be broken month after month.

Scientists analysing end-of-summer snowline survey photos have estimated that 13 million cubic meters of ice have been lost from just one glacier from 2016 to 2019.

The NCCRA assessment was commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment and has identified the most significant risks we face from climate change. It will feed into the Government’s national adaptation plan.

This is one of the most extreme drought events for Auckland in modern times and similar to one experienced in 1993/94.

Analysis of drought conditions across New Zealand this year shows it is one of the most severe on record for some regions.

A little can mean a lot – especially when it comes to the relationship between sea level rise and coastal flooding.

Young New Zealanders can now access the most up-to-date educational material about the science of climate change and its impacts on Aotearoa thanks to NIWA’s new web section: 'Climate change information for climate solvers'

NIWA climate scientists are asking for volunteers to help give its historic weather project a quick, sharp boost.

Scientists have recorded more snow on the South Island glaciers this year, but they warn it is simply a temporary break rather than any good news on the climate change front.