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Impact of rising sea levels on New Zealand pasture
Research ProjectWith sea levels expected to rise in New Zealand, the Future Coasts Aotearoa programme is researching how rising seas could raise groundwater levels and affect lowland farming. -
Real Options Analysis
Research ProjectEvaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies -
Future Coasts Aotearoa serious game
NIWA has developed an adaptation simulation game - Future Coasts Aotearoa - created to discover people’s behaviours and preferences on sea-level rise adaptation. -
Research outputs
Research projects carried out under the Future Coasts programme -
Potential adaptation options
Research ProjectSee reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region. -
Future Coasts multi-hazards game
Research ProjectA serious game simulating a coastal lowland scenario under climate change to support adaptation decision-making and community engagement. -
NIWA can help you leverage updated climate projections
ServiceNIWA is using updated climate projections to help New Zealanders better understand climate-related risks. -
Future Coasts Aotearoa
Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities -
Science to respond to our changing climate: teaching climate adaptation
Climate adaptation resources for teachers -
About Future Coasts Aotearoa
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Learning support #3: Climate change and floods - values, perspectives and decision-making
Education ResourceHow does exploring different perspectives shape the decisions that are made about how we adapt to climate change? -
Forecasting impacts from extreme weather
Research ProjectThis project aims to establish connections between weather and river flow forecasting, inundation prediction and risks to people and assets.
