The government’s climate strategy w/ Climate lead at Forest and Bird, Scott Burnett: 15th July, 2024

Last week, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced a five-point climate strategy which aims to reduce the impacts of climate change and prepare for future effects. 

The five core pillars announced were:

1. Infrastructure is resilient and communities are well prepared 
2. Credible markets support the climate transition 
3. Clean energy is abundant and affordable
4. World-leading climate innovation boosts the economy 
5. Nature-based solutions address climate change 

Watts said the three-page strategy is “comprehensive” and “ambitious”, however, there is no explanation as to how each goal will be achieved. 

Wire host Sofia Roger Williams spoke to climate lead at Forest and Bird, Scott Burnett, about the nature-based solutions pillar and the strategy more generally.