Taking action on climate change

We’re leading climate action in partnership with mana whenua and our communities, to protect our region now and for future generations.

Climate resilience and emissions reduction are priorities in our Long Term Plan.

Greater Wellington has set new targets to reduce our organisational emissions:

  • 84% gross emissions reduction by 2040
  • Climate positive by 2045

These are aligned with the Paris Agreement goal to limit warming to 1.5°C.

We’re also stepping up our work to adapt to climate change, addressing the risks and impacts already being felt across our region.

Interactive tools

Find out what climate change means for you and the region with our interactive tools.

Our Action Plans

We are already seeing the impacts of climate change on our region and these will continue to become more apparent over time.

We have established a new Council committee for this triennium, the Climate Committee, to put climate action front and centre of Greater Wellington’s governance and activities. The purpose of the…

Updated June 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM

Get in touch

Phone:
0800496734
Email:
info@gw.govt.nz