Adaptation and central government
The government’s climate change adaptation programme coordinates work across many sectors of our economy. The programme focuses on preparing for and adapting to climate change, including engaging with the community on the importance of planning and preparation; and taking a strategic approach to climate change.
The Ministry for the Environment is coordinating central government work on adaptation to climate change, except in the sectors of agriculture and forestry, which are coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Central government is concentrating its efforts in six main sectors:
- Primary production [Ministry for Primary Industries website]
- Biodiversity [Ministry for the Environment website]
- Biosecurity [Biosecurity New Zealand website]
- Water [Ministry for the Environment website]
- Coasts [Department of Conservation website]
- Infrastructure [Climate Change Information website]
For more information see:
- MPI Sustainable Farming Fund
- Adverse Events Policy for Agriculture
- Sustainable Land Management
- Biodiversity guidance
- Review of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement
- Flood risk management
- Water Enhancement policy
- Sustainable Water Programme of Action
- Review of the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Strategy
Last updated: 11 February 2009
