Climate Change
Almost 90 multi-national companies pledge to slash emissions
A non-profit climate change coalition is locking in pledges from companies around the globe, which are pledging to do better for the climate.
Tim Flannery: 20 years in climate activism a 'colossal failure'
The Australian scientist, writer, explorer and environmental activist Tim Flannery is passionate about climate change, and how to stop it. But he's fed up of the disconnect between the politicians'… Audio
Rapid return to secure food sources post-disaster touted
An expert in Pacific fisheries, food security and climate change is touting a proactive way for countries like Vanuatu to rapidly restore their ability to feed themselves after disaster. Audio
Te Papa's collection highlighting climate change
In the lead up to the Global Week of Climate Change we are speaking each day to people who are dealing with the issues facing many communities because of climate change. Today Rachel Yates, senior… Audio
Rebecca Priestley - Fifteen Million Years in Antarctica
In 'Fifteen Million Years in Antarctica' science journalist Rebecca Priestley tells the story of her visits to the 'wide white continent' that started in 2011. With a lifelong interest in the place, a… Audio
Lila Madden - Year 13 Eureka! Award winner
Lila Madden, a Year 13 student from Cashmere High School in Christchurch, has become the latest premier award winner at The Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka! Awards. The competition, which has been running… Audio
Green cities of the future - what we can expect in 2050
Better solar panels and efficient carbon capture technology will help shape the impact and look of cities in the future, say MacDiarmid Institute scientists. Audio
Ruth Mottram - The melting of Greenland's ice sheet
What can Greenland's vast ice sheet tell us about the health of the world's glaciers? Glaciologist and climate scientist Ruth Mottram works for the Danish Meteorological Institute in Copenhagen where… Audio
Professor Tod E. Waight: Trump's Greenland bid not as crazy as it sounds
New Zealander Tod Waight is a Professor in Geology at Copenhagen University. He offers his take on Trump's audacious bid to purchase Greenland. Audio
Climate protester marks 100 days at Parliament
For 100 days - rain, hail, and shine - Ollie Langridge has been camped out at Parliament with one message. He wants politicians to declare a climate emergency. Unfortunately, that call to action has… Video, Audio
Alan Jones faces backlash, ScoMo wades into climate debate
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the reaction to radio host Alan Jones' comments about Jacinda Ardern. She'll also talk about how Prime Minister Scott Morrison is… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum ends, unclear on fighting climate change
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion on Thursday night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change.
The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum leaders climate change disagreement
A day-long meeting of leaders of 18 member countries and territories has ended with disagreement over action against climate change. RNZ Pacific's Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor has the details. Also the… Audio
Ardern pledges $150m at Tuvalu climate change talks
Pacific Island leaders are still in their retreat at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu, trying to find consensus on their commitments to addressing climate change.
Discussions were expected to be… Audio
Heads of maritime forces in the Pacific met in Fiji
The third South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces meeting in Fiji this week brought together maritime forces, navy chiefs, senior government officials and academics to discuss security and climate… Audio
Tuvalu leader blasts Australia over coal mining
As the Prime Minister arrives in the tiny set of atolls that makes up Tuvalu, the small nation's leader has taken aim at Australia, despite a huge aid package to help it cope with climate change.
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Pacific countries put their climate case to Australia at Forum
The leaders of Pacific countries have been putting together a case to take to Australia when the Pacific Islands Forum meets in Tuvalu on Thursday. The countries want a stronger commitment to fighting… Audio
NZ's Ardern heads to Tuvalu, climate change high on agenda
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is travelling to Tuvalu today, for this year's Pacific Islands Forum. The theme is Securing Our Future in the Pacific - and how to deal with climate change… Audio
How talk to kids about climate change
Children can be perceptive and many are aware of the news of the day. Climate change is one of the biggest stories of our generation, so how do you talk to your kids about it? Should you bring it up?
…People encouraged to eat less meat and dairy to help climate
A major report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has called on people to eat less meat and dairy if they want to help save the planet. Audio