NZCCC Member Organisation Research
Risk of Drought & Extreme Winds under Climate Change
These are two 1-year projects that extend the regional modelling work, addressing future changes in drought risk and extreme winds under a warming climate. For a country such as New Zealand that relies heavily on its agricultural and horticultural income through its export markets it is particularly important to understand how the ris
Regional Modelling of New Zealand Climate
The aim of this project is to develop probabilistic scenarios of expected future regional climate changes. This will assist decision makers to plan for, and if necessary, adapt to the anticipated impacts of climate change. Better understanding the type of changes, the frequency and magnitude of those changes will enhance our decision making capacity.
Climate Information
The backbone of understanding potential future climate change is having robust, extensive information about current climate characteristics. NIWA is a key provider of such information of time scales much smaller than in 50 or 100 years time (as is often touted when considering climate change. The network of information (recording rainfall, temperature, winds etc) is continually updated and maintained.
Climate Change & Urban Impacts
A 3-year study looking at the impacts that climate change might impose on New Zealand's built environment. Using 4 urban environments as case studies (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Westport), this research will assist local decision makers to determine the required actions (or otherwise) that may be required under climate change through the use of a "toolbox".