New Zealand May Miss Climate Targets Due to Government Policies: Report
The commission said cuts must more than double as weak policy settings and high farm methane emissions put budgets and a 2030 target at risk.
- On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the independent Climate Change Commission reported that New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions reductions stalled in 2024, placing the country's long-term climate targets at significant risk.
- Government policy decisions, including amending the Climate Change Response Act to lessen biogenic methane reduction requirements, are likely to be outweighed by actions that increase emissions, the Commission warned.
- Chief Executive Jo Hendy called the findings a "clear warning sign," noting that current policy settings are not delivering at the pace needed to meet 2030 and 2035 targets.
- Decisions made within the next 12 to 24 months will be critical to getting back on track, as households and businesses may face higher energy costs than necessary, Hendy said.
- Legal challenges brought by the Environmental Law Initiative and Lawyers for Climate Action regarding the government's climate policies remain ongoing, with results from the court case expected in the coming months.
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