Flagship Science Programmes

Better predictions of climate and climate impacts from weeks to decades enabling New Zealand and the Pacific to thrive and prosper under a changing climate.

Documenting our changing atmosphere to calibrate satellite earth observations and for better greenhouse gas mitigation.

Predicting New Zealand’s future water flows for better water management and planning to support water security.

Understanding the future of freshwater ecosystems in a changing environment, for improved ecosystem health and water quality.

Understanding ocean change and its role driving New Zealand and Pacific climate, to enable effective responses to climate change.

Understanding the future of marine ecosystems in a changing environment, for sustainable fisheries and marine ecosystem health.

Improved hazard and risk information and forecasts to enhance the resilience of New Zealand communities.

Protecting New Zealand’s freshwater and marine environments from pests and diseases now and in future.

Understanding catchment to sea connections and estuarine processes for effective carbon sequestration and to ensure a healthy coastal marine environment under a changing climate.

Supporting the sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

Balancing sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with economic opportunities.

Collecting and managing the environmental data required to deliver impactful freshwater, climate and marine science and applications.