Climate Action Marlborough

Tune into the Nature-Based Solutions Podcast! Join hosts Dr. Murray Collins and Kim McAllister as they journey to carbon projects in Brazil, Indonesia, Climate Week in NYC, and beyond! This inspiring series showcases the power of nature-based solutions, blending fascinating animal encounters with insights from global businesses committed to biodiversity and carbon sequestration on the road to net zero. Now in their fifth season, Murray and Kim bring an engaging and accessible take on carbon markets and climate action. Perfect for anyone passionate about sustainability and curious about global climate solutions! #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #Biodiversity

Envirofarm believe in sustainable solutions that protect our land, water, and ecosystems, ensuring that our vineyards not only thrive but also coexist harmoniously with nature. Tracy Taylor will be leading a dynamic round table discussion as part of Climate Action Week Marlborough 2025 sharing knowledge about freshwater, freshwater ecosystems and all ecosystems and the organisms that live within them. "Viticulture is a relatively light footprint on the environment BUT it is still a footprint. I will share more on what happens in vineyards when it rains along with gold standard practices that manages the effects of viticulture on the environment." Join us for Climate Action Week Marlborough 2025 to build knowledge and connect with a dynamic business community. Get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gAHuWXxJ

“Confronting Climate Change: Critical Issues for New Zealand,” edited by Jonathan Boston, Ralph Chapman, and Margot Schwass. The debate is over: climate change is real, accelerating, and heavily influenced by human actions. This compelling collection features insights from over 30 leading scientists and policy experts, emphasising that urgent, collective action is needed NOW—within the next decade, not 30 years from now. As we reflect on the impacts of events like Hurricane Katrina and the European heatwave, it’s clear that climate change is already reshaping our world. This book not only presents the latest scientific evidence but also outlines actionable policy solutions tailored for New Zealand and the Pacific. Learn more about building a more informed and resilient community as we work towards effective climate action. It’s not too late to make a difference! #ClimateAction #BookRecommendation #Sustainability #ConfrontingClimateChange

Explore the Drawdown Roadmap: The Science Behind the Roadmap | Unit 2 To effectively combat climate change, we must sharpen our focus on the sources of greenhouse gases and their contributions to the crisis. Understanding this allows us to mobilise impactful solutions across different regions and timelines. As highlighted by the United Nations, human activities—primarily the burning of fossil fuels—are the main drivers of climate change, leading to significant shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Dive deeper into the science and strategies for a sustainable future by visiting Project Drawdown to learn and explore. https://lnkd.in/genPEKyS #ClimateAction #Drawdown #Sustainability #GreenhouseGases

Hi everyone! With registrations for our climate leadership accelerator: Into the Arena going live this week, I thought I’d reflect on the program so far and why I think it’s uniquely placed to catalyse ecologically-attuned and empathetic leadership in Australia (and beyond). We’re currently half-way through our second Into the Arena program (my first) and there is a sense among us that through our coming together, our ecological-transformation approaches become far more expansive and energised. It’s been a reminder for me that two key aspects of generating impactful change include: 1) facilitating opportunities for relationship and cross-pollination between generations, sectors, perspectives and life-experiences and 2) developing capacities for skilful heart-led story-telling to constantly widen the circle of what we consider to be community. Moreover, many of us are calling for systems-thinking approaches to help steward in a more life-affirming future. And its wonderful to see this map, its language of leverage points, externalities and ‘emergence’ increasingly used as a compass for this time between worlds. The invitation of the moment is, however, one that integrates the systemic view with the personal development piece. After all meeting complexity hinges on our capacity for self-reflection, courage and relationship. This is what we’re endeavouring to do with this accelerator and its a journey we take together. If you’re feeling called to clarify a personally meaningful and fulfilling path to climate action, are desiring climate-contextualised mentorship and connections, or just generally resonate with the work: you can have a look at the program through our website here: https://lnkd.in/gMAKYKHu … or feel free to message me personally!

Towards a Warmer World: What Climate Change Will Mean for New Zealand’s Future Dive deep into the environmental changes that are already shaping our world. Award-winning science broadcaster and writer, Veronika Meduna, presents a compelling narrative on New Zealand’s future in a rapidly warming world. From weather extremes to nature in turmoil, this book is a stark reminder of the challenges ahead—and the urgent need for action. Explore topics such as: • Climate records and warming trends • Impacts on agriculture and nature • Rising sea levels and global connections Stay informed, stay aware. Let’s work together for a climate positive future. #ClimateChange #NewZealand #Sustainability #Environment #VeronikaMeduna #GlobalWarming #FutureOfNZ

The Drawdown Roadmap: Your guide to a science-based climate action plan. Project Drawdown has identified 93 innovative, science-backed solutions that can stop climate change. Now, with the Drawdown Roadmap, we can mobilise these solutions effectively to build a better, sustainable future. Whether through government, business, or individuals, this roadmap shows how we can work together, guided by science, to transform our world and protect our planet. We are excited to share more of Jonathan Foley from Project Drawdown's impact at Climate Action Week Marlborough "Creating a System of Solutions" #ClimateAction #DrawdownSolutions #SustainableFuture #ProjectDrawdown

From What Is to What If Unleashing the Power of Imagination to Create the Future We Want By: Rob Hopkins In a time when the future feels grim—marked by climate change, loneliness, and fractured communities—Rob Hopkins offers a powerful antidote: imagination. As the co-founder of the Transition Towns movement, Hopkins challenges us to revive our ability to envision a brighter, sustainable future. Through inspiring stories from around the world, this book shows that positive, rapid change is possible. It all starts with asking: “What if?” Let’s reawaken our collective creativity and reshape the world for the better, together! #WhatIf #RobHopkins #ImaginationRevolution #TransitionTowns

This year in Aotearoa NZ, we have seen the first cycle of #ClimateReporting with over 100 already being released from some of our largest businesses. The team at Deloitte dug deep into these reports, using all of our cool new #GenAI tools and super smart people, to be able to provide insights on current good practices, where there is clear room for improvement and the overview of a sector-wise performance so far. You can find our research here: https://lnkd.in/gHjbhu_8 Also check out our landing page with more links to articles we have penned including an overview of the importance of #SMEs needing to manage #ClimateRisk now. https://lnkd.in/gexHzK6r We hope you enjoy the read and reach out for a further discussion. We are looking forward to sharing this with our friends & clients right across our economy. External Reporting Board Sustainable Business Council NZ Financial Markets Authority - New Zealand The Aotearoa Circle Chapter Zero New Zealand Institute of Directors in New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua Climate Change Commission Climate Leaders Coalition Rikki Stancich Monika Sharma Wakeman Andrew Boivin Frances Arns Darren Adamally Adam Hudson Grant Frear Paul Shallard

At our last Climate Action Marlborough event in August we were lucky enough to have Liz Webb from Practics leading a series of collaboration sessions focused on three key Project Drawdown Table of 100 solutions: Silvopasture, Reducing Food Waste, and Land-Based Wind Turbines. Participants came together to explore creative solutions and develop actionable projects through brainstorming, innovative exercises, and prioritisation techniques. Highlights: 1. Silvopasture: From edible landscapes and wildflower lawns to rainwater capture and incentives for native planting, we explored strategic and aspirational ideas to enhance land use. 2. Land-Based Wind Turbines: Ideas ranged from decentralising wind power to community-owned turbines and hybrid energy solutions. 3. Reducing Food Waste: We focused on creating circular economies, promoting “distorted” produce, and community composting hubs to reduce food waste. The collab sessions fostered collaborative thinking and practical solutions for Marlborough’s low-carbon future. If you are keen to kick off a local team to further explore these ideas, be sure to PM us. #ClimateActionMarlborough #SustainableSolutions #LowCarbonEconomy