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NZ biggest firms will soon have to disclose their climate risk – but will it really curb climate change?

Written by Ilan Noy, Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

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Climate change has many catastrophic consequences, including droughts, floods, wildfires, heat waves, rising sea levels and biodiversity loss. These all have adverse implications for social cohesion, economic development and financial stability.

Regrettably, the goals of advancing a better environment and a flourishing economy...

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NZ biggest firms will soon have to disclose their climate risk – but will it really curb climate change?

SBCo Appointed Strategic Communications Partner for THE PILLARS - Sydney’s Private Members Club

Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation

Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession

At a glance: budget 2026

A budget with a bundle of reforms in a time of ‘extreme uncertainty’

Aurecon bolsters South Australian leadership to support major infrastructure growth

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

This NZ law aims to give people with criminal convictions a ‘clean slate’. It’s not working

From today, all first-home buyers can apply for the 5% deposit scheme. Here’s what’s changing

Skills shortages are pushing startups to outsource tech talent

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

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