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CarbonWatch NZ
CarbonWatch NZ is an internationally-recognised research programme that will enable New Zealand to make the right decisions for a zero carbon future. -
MethaneSAT
Research ProjectDetecting and quantifying methane emissions by satellite -
Baring Head Atmospheric Research Station
FacilityThe 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. -
Lauder Atmospheric Research Station
FacilityNIWA'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. -
Total Carbon Column Observing Network
Research ProjectNIWA participates in the Total Carbon Column Observing Network, a ground-based observing network dedicated to making precise and accurate measurements of greenhouse gas concentrations in different parts of the atmosphere. -
Accurate quantification of methane emissions from waste and agriculture
Research ProjectNIWA researchers are testing new methods for quantifying methane emissions from agriculture and waste. -
Scientists counting down to MethaneSAT satellite launch
Media release16 February 2024NIWA scientists leading Aotearoa New Zealand’s MethaneSAT agricultural emissions science programme are gearing up for the launch of its satellite in coming weeks. -
Greenhouse gas analyses
NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 30 years. -
Counting carbon – NZ contributes to global CO2 stocktake
Media release27 April 2023New Zealand researchers have contributed to the first ever stocktake of global greenhouse gas emissions. -
Research aims to quantify New Zealand’s Blue Carbon capacity of kelp seaweeds
Media release20 February 2023A research project co-led by Blue Carbon Services and NIWA will aim to provide New Zealand’s first national estimate of natural kelp-carbon sequestration in the marine environment. -
Fire in the sky
Feature story15 December 2022New research suggests large-scale wildfires may be changing the chemical makeup of our atmosphere. Jessica Rowley explains. -
Quantifying and reducing agricultural emissions of greenhouse gases
Research ProjectAlmost half of Aotearoa New Zealand’s CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture. This is a much higher proportion than most other countries – globally, agricultural emissions average around 7.5% of a country’s total emissions.