We are constantly bombarded with information, stories and images of our changing global climate – and of the more extreme changes we can expect in the future.
The problem can feel immense – but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or cause us to switch off. That’s because the things we can do to combat climate change – individually and alongside your whānau, school or community – can and will make a difference.
Many actions aimed at reducing climate change offer other benefits too – they might also make us healthier, save us money, make our towns and cities easier to get around, and help clean up our environment for us and our whānau, as well as future generations, to enjoy.
In this section of NIWA’s website you’ll find:
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Climate change: the science
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Climate change projections: How do scientists predict our future climate?
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Tips for climate solvers
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Climate change and possible impacts for New Zealand
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
How do we observe and monitor the climate?
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Climate change and the oceans
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Climate change and agriculture
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Adapting to climate change
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
A framework for climate change adaptation – 'pathways thinking'
Education ResourceHelping you understand the science of climate change. The things we can do to combat climate change, individually, and alongside our whānau, school and community, can and will make a difference. -
Antarctica and the climate
Education ResourceThis icy continent plays a big part in our global climate and, in turn, is directly affected by changes to the global climate – making Antarctica and the climate inextricably linked.