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NIWA UV research reinforces success of Montreal Protocol

Media Release
4 September 2019
On the eve of the 30th anniversary since the Montreal Protocol came into force, new research by NIWA scientists reinforces its reputation as the world’s most successful environmental treaty.

Lauder leader's ozone work feted

19 June 2015
NIWA's Dr Richard Querel's alma mater, University of Lethbridge in Alberta, has noted his ozone research on its website.

Ozone depletion far greater without Montreal Protocol, study shows

Media Release
26 May 2015
A study out today shows the Antarctic Ozone Hole would be 40 per cent larger than it is today without controls introduced by the Montreal Protocol.

Voyage leader's final update

Blog
11 March 2015
Now back on dry land, Voyage Leader Richard O'Driscoll reflects on the final days of RV Tangaroa's 2015 Antarctica expedition.
 

Our work

Chemistry-climate modelling

This research project focusses on modelling atmospheric chemistry and climate from the surface to the top of the stratosphere, using sophisticated chemistry-climate models.

 

NIWA UV research reinforces success of Montreal Protocol

Media Release
4 September 2019
On the eve of the 30th anniversary since the Montreal Protocol came into force, new research by NIWA scientists reinforces its reputation as the world’s most successful environmental treaty.

Lauder leader's ozone work feted

19 June 2015
NIWA's Dr Richard Querel's alma mater, University of Lethbridge in Alberta, has noted his ozone research on its website.

Ozone depletion far greater without Montreal Protocol, study shows

Media Release
26 May 2015
A study out today shows the Antarctic Ozone Hole would be 40 per cent larger than it is today without controls introduced by the Montreal Protocol.

Voyage leader's final update

Blog
11 March 2015
Now back on dry land, Voyage Leader Richard O'Driscoll reflects on the final days of RV Tangaroa's 2015 Antarctica expedition.

Chemistry-climate modelling

This research project focusses on modelling atmospheric chemistry and climate from the surface to the top of the stratosphere, using sophisticated chemistry-climate models.

Lauder photo gallery

A range of photos from Lauder's history.

Further information

Find out more about Lauder

2010 UV workshop

Presented papers, arranged by workshop programme.

Lauder atmospheric research station

NIWA's 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.

NIWA selects IBM to provide new supercomputer to advance environmental forecasting

28 August 2009

NIWA and IBM today announced a multi-million dollar partnership where NIWA will purchase one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers for use in environmental forecasting.

 

All staff working on this subject

Dr Richard McKenzie

Emeritus Researcher – Atmospheric Radiation
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Dr Olaf Morgenstern

Principal Scientist - Atmosphere and Climate
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Dr Richard Querel

Atmospheric Scientist
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Dr Guang Zeng

Atmospheric Scientist
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Michael Kotkamp

Atmospheric Technician
Email Michael Kotkamp
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