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Too tropical — Why it won't take much to make Pacific Islands uncomfortably hot
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Pacific Islands are moving out of their known range of temperatures more quickly than many other countries, posing a challenge for tourism, fisheries and crops.
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Victoria University of Wellington #VicUniWgtn scientists and Professor Dave Frame say even a slight increase in temperature under #climatechange could have an extreme impact on the #Pacific and other already warm climates #2020POPCCC 89d
Our atmosphere and climate 2020 | Ministry for the Environment
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Our atmosphere and climate 2020 shows how, why, and what is happening to our climate and how the changing climate is beginning to affect the things we care about.
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Victoria University of Wellington "If #greenhousegas emissions continue to increase globally, #NZ’s climate would see massive changes through this century, making adaptation difficult," says #VicUniWgtn's on the report he contributed to released today 96d
What Election 2020 means for The Treaty/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Ngāpuhi and Ihumātao - NZ Herald
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National wants all claims settled by 2029, while Labour is taking a 'tikanga' approach.
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Victoria University of Wellington #VicUniWgtn senior law lecturer says it is positive to see the #NZGovernment take a “tikanga-based” approach with #Ngāpuhi in #treatynegotiations, “I’d like to see the Government move beyond claims and settlements, and more about relationship…” 97d
$48 million for MacDiarmid Institute
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The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology has received a resounding vote of confidence for the quality and focus of its research with its fourth consecutive government designation as a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE).
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Victoria University of Wellington , hosted by #VicUniWgtn, has received a resounding vote of confidence for the quality and focus of its #research with its fourth consecutive government designation as a Centre of Research Excellence 102d
Does Labour really cut it on climate?
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Labour’s clean energy proposals are well-intentioned but will they work in time?
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Victoria University of Wellington #VicUniWgtn's and Professor Dave Frame give their thoughts on the latest Labour Party policy to reduce #NewZealand's #carbonemissions 103d
Third Pacific Ocean Climate Change Conference to be delivered online
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Climate change experts and those who wish to learn from them will be gathering online at the third Pacific Ocean Climate Change Conference from 27–30 October 2020.
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Victoria University of Wellington Register now to join #climatechange expert #VicUniWgtn’s and over 100 diverse speakers from throughout the #PacificIslands and the world at the third Pacific Ocean Climate Change Conference #2020POPCCC from 27–30 October 2020 104d
Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference 2020 - Registration
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Victoria University of Wellington Register now for the third Pacific Ocean Climate Change Conference held online 27—30 October 2020, featuring Professor James Renwick , Tuifuisa’a Dr Patila Amosa and over 100 other speakers talking about #climatechange in the #pacific 108d
Jamie-Lee Tuuta and Dr Carwyn Jones appointed co-presidents of the Māori Law Society
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Jamie-Lee Tuuta and Dr Carwyn Jones will replace Marcia Murray and Glenn Tootil as co-presidents of the executive at Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa, the Māori Law Society.
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Victoria University of Wellington #VicUniWgtn’s has been appointed co-president of Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa, the Māori Law Society, alongside alumna Jamie-Lee Tuuta 137d
Wellington needs to 'work together' to help slash carbon emissions by 2030, councillor says
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Wellington's carbon emissions are forecast to drop a quarter over the next decade - but the capital's still well short of meeting its plan of being carbon neutral by 2050.
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Victoria University of Wellington #VicUniWgtn’s Associate Professor Ralph Chapman says a new initiative to bring together all #climatechange projects and developments will be incredibly useful for helping #Wellington residents understand the work being done to reduce #emissions 165d
Track Zero funds seven climate change projects
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A climate change charity with support from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has announced $40,000 seed funding to seven collaborative climate-related art projects.
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Victoria University of Wellington Alumna Sarah Meads’ #climatechange charity has announced $40,000 in seed funding to seven collaborative #climatechangeart projects, funded by and #VicUniWgtn, and involving alumni and staff of the University 166d
Climate report: 'Extreme risk' to people, buildings and water supplies
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NZ's buildings, water supplies and population rated at 'extreme risk ' of climate impacts.
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Victoria University of Wellington #VicUniWgtn's says the new national risk assessment shows there is an urgent need for a #climatechange adaptation plan, but that it must be designed carefully 169d
Covid-19 leaves more Kiwis worried about climate change - poll
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Covid-19 has more Kiwis worried over climate change - and fretting over delayed action.
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Victoria University of Wellington Commenting on the same poll, #VicUniWgtn’s says the views expressed around #COVID19 and #climatechange are interesting, showing that environmental changes caused by lockdown brought home that human activity does affect the world around us 174d
Golden opportunity or fool's gold - the campaign to kick the car out of inner-city Wellington
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Plans to ban cars from the capital's spine may create a more walkable, liveable city for some but also increase the burden for many others.
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Victoria University of Wellington Plans to remove cars from Lambton Quay are an important part of #Wellington’s evolution into a #lowcarbon, compact city with good #publictransport and room for #cyclists and walkers, says #VicUniWgtn’s Ralph Chapman 176d
Expect more large destructive weather patterns
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Following the weekend flooding in Northland, Professor James Renwick, says we should brace ourselves for more of these extreme events. He explains why to Jesse. 
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Victoria University of Wellington Following the flooding in #Northland, #VicUniWgtn’s says we should brace ourselves for more of these “1-in-500-year” events more often due to the impact of #climatechange 179d
Research reveals South Pole warming much faster than the rest of the world
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The South Pole is warming more than three times faster than the rest of the world, research by Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington experts shows.
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Victoria University of Wellington Research led by #VicUniWgtn’s Dr Kyle Clem with a team including shows the South Pole is warming more than three times faster than the rest of the world 203d
The lure of Antarctic experiences
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After eight years overseas, Rutherford Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Holly Winton has returned to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to work with Antarctic Research Centre scientists on uncovering the vital information the frozen continent...
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Victoria University of Wellington After eight years overseas, Dr Holly Winton has returned to #VicUniWgtn to work with the #Antarctic Research Centre on uncovering the vital information the #frozencontinent can tell us about Earth's climate past 215d
The Power Of Water Episode 2 - Sea Level Rise from Newsroom on Vimeo
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Victoria University of Wellington #Antarctica, #sealevelrise and the work of #VicUniWgtn’s are the focus of this film in a documentary series that shows the passion, ingenuity and resilience of three leading #NewZealand #researchers 217d
‘Water—Rapuhia, kimihia: Quest for knowledge’ series trailer
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Climate change, sea-level rise and fresh water pollution feature in a new documentary series that shows the passion, ingenuity and resilience of Te Herenga W...
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Victoria University of Wellington #Climatechange, #sealevelrise and #freshwater feature in a new series that shows the passion, ingenuity and resilience of #VicUniWgtn’s Dr Mike Joy, and Professor Catherine Iorns as they produce vital #research. Available from 8 May 260d
Covid-19 and greenhouse gas emissions
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The Covid-19 crisis is causing a drop in global carbon dioxide emissions.
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Victoria University of Wellington "It's not a sustainable way to keep reducing emissions...but it is in the right direction if we're serious about fighting #climatechange". #VicUniWgtn's on how a slower economy under #COVID19 may lead to fewer greenhouse gas emissions 260d
What the Coronavirus means for climate change
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Climate change researcher Professor James Renwick head of the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at Victoria University explores the impact of Coronavirus on climate change.
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Victoria University of Wellington #VicUniWgtn's talks to about how reductions in activity caused by #COVID19 influence our understanding of #climatechange 292d