The New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute (NZCCRI) undertakes in-depth climate change research that can inform policy debates in New Zealand and internationally.
We work collaboratively with other organisations and institutions, and we contribute significantly and constructively to public discussions about climate change.
Whakahura project
We are studying the effects of extreme weather events on New Zealand and New Zealanders, while developing tools to improve forecasting of these events.
Other research
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Understanding future climate change
We seek to understand future climate change by focusing on the emergence of unusual temperatures and extreme weather events in places where people live.
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Climate science and policy
We frame research questions so they can inform policymakers and other stakeholders involved in real-world decision-making.
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Inequality of climate change
Our research in this area examines the unequal impact of climate change on nations at different developmental stages.