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  • Given that nearly half of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, the main source of which is methane from the livestock sector, it is imperative for methane emission reduction to occur in this sector in order for New Zealand to achieve its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement is our roadmap for a livable future for our children and grandchildren. Because climate change is truly an existential crisis, it requires all nations to do their part. Honouring our commitments to the Paris Agreement is essential if we are to avoid catastrophic impacts on our homes, health, livelihoods, critical infrastructure and ability to grow food. It is an obligation we have to future generations both here in Aotearoa New Zealand, in our neighbouring Pacific and across the Earth. The advice you provide in your report to the Government will inform our targets under the Paris Agreement. It will make or break our commitments. Our children’s future is in your hands. We are therefore very concerned that the Panel’s terms of reference explicitly require that our methane targets be reviewed in line with “no additional warming” as this would seriously undermine the Paris Agreement and climate action more generally. The concept of “no additional warming” is related to the model known as Global Warming Potential* (or GWP* for short). While GWP* can be a useful tool to track methane emissions variations over shorter timescales and to differentiate its impacts with longer-lived emissions, climate scientists have warned against its use as a metric to inform policies and mitigation actions corresponding to specific emission reduction targets for a number of reasons. Drawing from this scientific advice, we summarise our key concerns in this short submission under the following headings: Lowering climate ambition at the expense of the Paris Agreement Potential associated breaches of trade agreements We also provide a bibliography of references to scientific articles raising concerns about GWP*, which we encourage the Panel to go through in detail to inform your advice.
    Greenpeace
    Climate Change Food&Farming

    Greenpeace Submission to the Methane Review Panel on the Review of Methane Science and Target

    Given that nearly half of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, the main source of which is methane from the livestock sector, it is imperative for methane emission reduction to occur in this sector in order for New Zealand to achieve its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.

    Amanda Larsson •
    15 October 2024
  • Fonterra methane cooks the climate
    Greenpeace
    Climate Change

    Greenpeace activists scale Fonterra’s Te Rapa dairy factory in dramatic climate protest

    Greenpeace activists have scaled Fonterra’s Te Rapa Dairy Factory, unfurling a 160 square metre banner reading ‘Fonterra’s methane cooks the climate.’

    Sinéad O'Flynn •
    9 October 2024
  • An image of an orange roughy and destroyed coral is projected onto a silo with the Auckland Harbour Bridge in the background and the words read: Ban bottom trawling on seamounts
    Greenpeace
    Oceans Fishing

    Projection calls for NZ to stop destructive bottom trawling 

    Greenpeace is calling for New Zealand to stop bottom trawling on seamounts in the South Pacific high seas, projecting disappearing fish and destroyed coral onto a silo on Auckland’s waterfront to highlight the destruction caused by the fishing method.

    Juan Parada •
    3 October 2024
  • To carry out the documentation we use an advanced technology submersible that goes down to 100 meters deep.
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    Oceans

    As oceans warm, deep-living algae thrive – with major potential effects for the marine ecosystem

    Johan Viljoen, University of Exeter; Bob Brewin, University of Exeter, and Xuerong Sun, University of Exeter

    Johan Viljoen, University of Exeter; Bob Brewin, University of Exeter, and Xuerong Sun, University of Exeter •
    3 October 2024
    3 min read
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    GreenpeaceShips Oceans

    Music stars perform on Arctic ‘iceberg’ in call for ocean and climate protection

    British six-time Grammy winner, Jacob Collier, has collaborated with Norwegian alt-pop superstar, AURORA, for the first time in a magical performance in the Arctic to highlight the need to protect the ocean.

    Greenpeace Nordic •
    2 October 2024
  • Greenpeace
    Oil&Gas

    On thin ice – Putin vs Greenpeace: the story of the Arctic 30, and why it still matters today

    In the chilly autumn of 2013, a Greenpeace crew embarked on a mission to highlight the dangers of Arctic oil drilling. This mission would become a defining moment for the…

    Greenpeace Aotearoa •
    1 October 2024
    5 min read
  • Greenpeace
    Oceans Fishing

    Camera roll-out a win for the ocean, now needed for full fleet

    Greenpeace says the continued roll out of cameras on boats announced today is a win for ocean health and environmentalists, who have been campaigning for greater fishing industry accountability.

    Russel Norman •
    25 September 2024
  • Greenpeace
    Plastics

    VIDEO: Beached as whale grapples with plestuc pollution

    Even whales can have a hard time with plastic pollution!

    Nick Young •
    12 September 2024
  • Greenpeace Brazil conducted an aerial survey in the southern Amazonas and northern Rondônia to monitor deforestation and fires in July 2024. © Marizilda Cruppe / Greenpeace
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    Forests

    Brazil is on Fire

    Due to a dangerous combination caused by industrial activity, Brazil is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of fire outbreaks across most of its territory.

    Greenpeace Brazil •
    9 September 2024
    3 min read
  • Greenpeace
    Oceans Fishing

    Footage released by Greenpeace reveals damage in the deep ocean from industrial fishing 

    In a new video published today, Greenpeace International reveals dramatic damage of bottom trawling on the Emperor Seamounts in the North Pacific, devastating fragile ecosystems, and calls for the creation of a marine protected area

    Greenpeace International •
    5 September 2024
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