NZ's Climate Law to Change
Expert reaction to the announced changes in New Zealand's climate law.
The Government has announced several changes, including the Climate Change Commission no longer being required to advise on emissions reduction plans.
- The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will be separated from Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This is worrying news, consistent with the recent announcements to lower methane emissions reduction targets. It sends a clear signal that this government is not serious about domestic emissions reductions.
The most significant change is that the Climate Change Commission will no longer provide advice to the Government on emissions reduction plans, doing away with one of its fundamental reasons for existing.
The Climate Change Commission will no longer be required to provide advice to the Government on emissions reduction plans.
This change, combined with decoupling ETS settings from NDCs, suggests the government is making it easier to weaken domestic action, possibly implying increased reliance on purchasing offsets overseas.
Author's summary: NZ's climate law changes spark concern.
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