Helping engineers lead the way to a healthier, sustainable Aotearoa.
Climate change is a reality – it’s happening here, in Aotearoa, and it’s happening now.
How we respond is increasingly prioritised by society, and will continue to drive strategy, policy, and funding decisions into the future.
Engineering Climate Action is our programme to support engineers to take positive action to address climate change through mitigation, transition and adaptation. Our position is:
- anthropogenic climate change is already affecting Aotearoa New Zealand – this will continue and the negative effects will increase
- the time for action is now
- we need engineers to be climate action leaders
- incorporating Te Ao Māori and engaging with Māori is critical
- the transition to a net zero economy must be equitable and just
- Engineering New Zealand will proactively lead, collaborate, and support the profession.
Read more in our position statement
What we're doing for you
Engineering practice, as well as thought leadership and advocacy, are at the heart of Engineering Climate Action. Our new resources will help you get started:
- Practice Note 32 Climate Action – the role of the engineer. This guiding document helps you consider your role, ethical responsibilities and competencies in addressing climate change.
- Climate Action CPD Module: Be a leader in taking action on climate change. Navigate one of the most pressing issues facing humanity and the planet today with this new self-led online module on climate change.
- Climate Change 101 – An introductory guide describes what climate change is and contributing factors, as well as definitions for key concepts. Our Practice guidance for engineers sets out basic responsibilities of engineers in responding to climate change.
- Businesses can utilise our resource about how to measure and manage your carbon footprint.
- You may have valuable expertise that you’re willing to share as we advocate for the engineering profession. Find out about our Climate Action Engineers Directory.
Get involved
Check out the opportunities to engage with the Engineering Climate Action programme. Our members are key to this work and you're encouraged to get involved.
Join an event
Climate change events calendar
Find and attend climate change related events run by our groups and branches.
Join a group or branch
Our groups and branches are essential to the work we do. Through the groups and branches, the profession connects, develops and disseminates best practice, drives technical advancement, and advocates. Many of our groups and branches have been leaders in climate action among the profession and industry for some time.
Find and join a technical or specialist interest group
Share your story
We’d love to hear about the climate change projects you are working on. Email us your climate stories and projects at climatechange@engineeringnz.org
Help us advocate
Expert Directory Information Sheet
As part of our Engineering Climate Action programme, we are committed to speaking to industry and Government about mitigation, transition, and adaption. We need your help to be a credible voice. Whatever your background or experience we are calling for expressions of interest from members wanting to join the conversation.
Keep up to date
For any queries or to be kept up to date on the programme email us at climatechange@engineeringnz.org
Find out more
If you want to find out more about why we've launched this programme, read our article Now is the time for engineering climate action or email us at climatechange@engineeringnz.org.
