World class research contributing to our understanding of greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, and urban air pollution.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
World-class research improving our understanding of greenhouse gases, ozone depletion and urban air pollution.
Carbon Watch NZ
CarbonWatch NZ is an internationally-recognised research programme that will enable New Zealand to make the right decisions for a zero carbon future.
Locked down, but breathing freely
28 July 2020
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.
Lauder atmospheric research station
NIWA's Atmospheric Research Station at Lauder in Central Otago specialises in measuring CFCs, ozone, UV levels and greenhouse gases and has a wide range of world-class instruments and research scientists.
Baring Head Clean Air Monitoring Station
The Baring Head station, which overlooks Cook Strait, has been operating since 1972 and the data collected there makes significant contributions to our global understanding of greenhouse gases.
