Agriculture accounts for almost half of Aotearoa New Zealand’s emissions and the resources that primary industry develops are not only essential to our survival but are also exposed to the effects of climate change. Engineers in primary industries provide solutions on both fronts – minimising the negative impacts of industry on the environment and reducing the impact of climate change on industry.
Climate Change and Primary Industry in New Zealand
Written by Engineering New Zealand Fellow David Painter BE(Hons)(Mech), PhD (Engineering), FIPENZ, MRSNZ for the Sustainable Energy Forum, this article provides useful information and references on agriculture and climate change in Aotearoa.
Climate Cloud – Climate change research for agriculture
Climate Cloud is a digital library of resources to help primary producers and associated businesses understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. Each resource summarises a climate change risk assessment, impact assessment or adaptation research project led by a range of expert bodies, including Crown Research Institutes, universities and industry organisations.
