IPWEA 2023 Conference, Rotorua
COP27 (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties) demonstrated the critical role of governments and non-state actors (communities, cities, businesses, etc) in driving momentum for climate action. Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) made commitments at COP27 as part of the global effort to tackle climate change. To deliver these pledges, alignment in infrastructure policy and action is required. Show more…The infrastructure industry must proactively make bold, disruptive changes to set international best practice. This paper assesses current policy direction and sets out how NZ asset management practices can contribute to retaining the 1.5°C limit through:
– Including marginalised communities in policy-making
– Co-design with iwi/Māori
– Integrated and systems thinking approach to renewals planning
– Asset valuations using asset lives which consider climate hazard exposure
NZ industry-wide collaboration and paradigm shift must underpin the practical and radical changes required in this international climate crisis. Show less…
