NZ Climate Ambassador

Aotearoa New Zealand's Ambassador for Climate Change. This account is not currently active. For updates please follow @MFATNZ.

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

At the end of the Bonn climate negotiations, NZ joined others in commending the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report. It is the most comprehensive, robust and BEST assessment of #climatechange.

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Join our online Hui this Thursday (April 20) with @NZClimateAmb: How should 🇳🇿 approach COP? 🌏 Hear about how we are consulting Kiwis on our approach to #COP28 climate talks and have an opportunity to ask questions. Register here ➡️ https://t.co/SO8o9ocWZE

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

Thanks @environmentgvnz & Singapore NCCS🇸🇬 for hosting regional experts in Aotearoa NZ for the 13th Asia-Pacific Carbon Markets Roundtable. Carbon pricing mechanisms are key to global ambition, and we look forward to continuing to ensure a strong climate response in the region🌏

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

It was a pleasure to have Singapore in Aotearoa New Zealand for productive and meaningful conversations on how we can cooperate for #ClimateAction 🇸🇬🤝🇳🇿

[Joseph Teo @JosephTeoSG]

🇸🇬🤝🇳🇿Leaders agreed in April 2022 to 💪🏻our Enhanced Partnership by adding a new pillar on #ClimateChange & Green Economy

Pleased to be in NZ to follow-up on this & discuss ways 🇸🇬🤝🇳🇿can work together to ⬆️#ClimateAction & seize growth opportunities in the green economy

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Today MFAT launches a public consultation on 🇳🇿’s approach to international climate change negotiations at @COP28_UAE and beyond 🌏. We want to hear how Kiwis want to be represented on the world stage at #COP28 on climate change. Have your say here ➡️ https://t.co/daEQZBvMH7

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

Come hear from Aotearoa NZ’s Climate Change Ambassador on our priorities for COP27 🇳🇿 register at: https://t.co/5ytSt9I7VM

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Want to hear what Aotearoa New Zealand will be doing at this year’s UN climate change negotiations in Egypt? Register here for a webinar on Thursday 13 October about our priorities and objectives for #COP27 ➡️ https://t.co/umjlVz7va3

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Aotearoa New Zealand joins the #AdaptationFinance #ChampionsGroup on its first birthday to call for increased global support for countries on the climate frontline. Our Climate Ambassador outlines why increasing #finance for adaptation must be a #COP27 priority. @IIED @e3g

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Today, NZ🇳🇿 Climate Ambassador Kay Harrison visits Fiji 🇫🇯 to talk face-to-face with climate leaders. We share ambition to reduce emissions, support the Pacific's access to climate & carbon finance, & create sustainable development opportunities.

[Joseph Teo @JosephTeoSG]

“🇸🇬&🇳🇿are true friends”

Thank you🇳🇿PM @jacindaardern for your warm words & for making🇸🇬your 1st official visit after #COVID19

As true friends, we have a shared interest to build back💪& have agreed to augment our partnership with a new pillar on #climatechange & green economy👇🏻

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

Keen to hear from New Zealand’s team of negotiators about the outcomes from #COP26? Register with the link below to join us for our Post-COP26 briefing at 1pm: https://t.co/6mWti6Tux9

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

🇳🇿 New Zealand welcomes the 196 parties at #COP26 Glasgow – for the first time ever – agreeing to “accelerate efforts to phase-down inefficient fossil fuel subsidies and unabated coal power”. Recognition that fossil fuel subsidy reform #FFSR is key to keep 1.5 degrees alive.

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

The Glasgow Climate Pact is done ✅ Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿 joined other countries in keeping 1.5 alive and finalising the Paris Rulebook. Now it’s ⏰ for less hui, more doing. We will continue to advocate for global climate change ambition #cop26 #inthistogether

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Congratulations to New Zealander🇳🇿 Dr. Penelope Ridings on her election to the UN International Law Commission. We look forward to her bringing the perspectives of the Pacific region to the ILC. Sincere thanks to the countries that supported her.➡️https://t.co/KDElfWqCrf

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

Great discussion between Pacific ministers and heads of delegation at the 🇳🇿 hosted Pacific Ministerial Roundtable at #COP26. A unified voice drives action on the Pacific priorities like #LossAndDamage and #oceans.

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

NZ 🇳🇿 national statement #COP26: we stand ready to agree to transparent systems that deliver #ClimateAction with environmental integrity, and new loss and damage support including for our Pacific neighbours. We need #justtransition.
@jamespeshaw statement: https://t.co/XvWfFsXyST

[Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma @AlokSharma_RDG]

Honoured to join Samoan PM Fiame Naomi Mata’afa & Pacific leaders to hear their priorities

For Pacific small island states, aiming to limit warming to 1.5 degrees is a matter of survival

I heard loud & clear the challenge from the Pacific to act now & keep 1.5 alive

[NZ Climate Ambassador @NZClimateAmb]

Thank you @ForumSEC, @FijiPM and all participants in leading the way for limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees. The #Pacific voice is loud and clear. It is time for ambitious action. #flexfor1pt5 #COP26

[Pacific Islands Forum @ForumSEC]

Our negotiations to resolve outstanding issues over the coming week at #COP26 must cement a climate legacy outcome we can be proud of- @FijiPM and Forum Chair tells Pacific high level event. #ClimateActionNow

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

NZ PM @jacindaardern calls for action: ‘let’s weave solutions together’ at the #COP26 launch of Women Leading on Climate Change initiative. You can also read the earlier Glasgow Women’s Leadership Statement here: https://t.co/PHJ2u7slwZ

#WomenLeadingOnClimate @cathmckenna

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

No country or community left behind as we build a #lowcarbonfuture. The #COP26 International Just Transition Declaration NZ 🇳🇿 has signed acknowledges countries must respond to the climate crisis in a way that is fair to everyone. See release ⬇️ https://t.co/TxsOKJi6OV

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Moving from #coal takes us toward a #lowcarbonfuture. #COP26 NZ 🇳🇿 has joined the 190-strong Global Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement, the No New Coal Power Compact, and Statement on International Public Support for the Clean Energy Transition ⬇️ https://t.co/ovlDn8Pjhw