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Forecasting marine heatwaves: A cost-effective early warning system
Research ProjectEarth Sciences New Zealand are creating an AI-driven national forecasting system to effectively manage marine heatwaves. -
Real Options Analysis
Research ProjectEvaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies -
Computational Fluid Dynamics for environmental flow modelling
Research ProjectComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an advanced simulation technology that uses numerical methods and powerful computing resources to model the movement of air in the natural environment. -
Better forecasting fish abundances under climate change
Research ProjectNIWA are developing a modelling approach to better predict fish abundances in the past, to then be able to forecast fish abundances in the future under climate change and fishing scenarios -
Potential adaptation options
Research ProjectSee reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region. -
Causal diagrams to help understand wellbeing in Te Puuaha| The Lower Waikato River
Research ProjectThe Te Puuaha case study uses causal diagrams to show how sea level rise impacts whaanau wellbeing, helping identify areas for action. -
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. -
Mapping Elevation Capital
Research ProjectMapping migration space for coastal habitats under sea-level-rise -
Losing ground to sea-level rise
Research ProjectMangroves on the atoll of Ouvéa are struggling with the changing climate. -
New Zealand Reanalysis (NZRA) dataset
Research ProjectNIWA has produced a high-resolution regional atmospheric reanalysis dataset, the New Zealand Reanalysis (NZRA). -
AI flood maps: forecasting where and when, in real-time
Research ProjectFloods are New Zealand’s most frequent and costly natural disaster. Fast and accurate forecasting of flood impacts is crucial for reducing the risk to life, property, and infrastructure. -
Future Coasts Aotearoa
Transforming coastal lowland systems threatened by sea-level rise into prosperous communities