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Our research centre's name means "Star Paths". One of Matariki's nine stars is of particular relevance to us: Hiwa-i-te-rangi: A Star of Hope and Aspirations ngaarawhetu.org/manawatia-a-ma…

Fascinating seminar on urban smellscapes given by Qingqing Chen, UBuffalo. Clever use of geolocated tweets to weave a map that visualises human perception of urban smells in New York. See thread for how you can participate in her research.

Check out our Sustain podcast series. Latest episode: Farming the Sea - Seaweed Aquaculture Research in NZ Featuring Andrew Jeffs University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau and Clare Bradley AgriSea NZ Seaweed Listen via Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts ngaarawhetu.org/sustain-episod…

Delighted to offer two PhD scholarships for 2025 to support our centre’s mission to drive just and ethical action on climate change and the environment for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing. Applications close 1 Nov 2024 ngaarawhetu.org/scholarships/

Make your voice heard: submit on the Emissions Reduction Plan by 21 August. Plans include doubling renewable energy by 2050 - despite signing COP28 pledge tripling the world's renewable energy by 2030. Will net emissions targets work instead?consult.environment.govt.nz/climate/second…

As part of its partnership with Ngā Ara Whetū: Climate, Biodiversity and Society, The Big Q is hosting the Sustain podcast. This month's episode sees Dr Pauline Herbst talk to Julia Watson about how biodiversity and indigenous technologies can help humanity live in harmony with nature. …licinterestmedia.blogs.auckland.ac.nz/2024/08/30/wha…

Excited for the next few days as this congress gets underway #WGIC2024

Auckland City Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson explaining the wake-up call of Cyclone Gabrielle and council initiatives to improve resilience to climate threats. #WGIC2024

Sir Ashley Bloomfield addressing the critical linkages between public health and green infrastructure. Acknowledging Mason Durie’s model Te Whare Tapa Wha - the 4 pillars of wellbeing and the nexus with environment. Healing through nature. #WGIC2024

Fascinating examples of Native American regenerative food systems e.g. management of chestnut groves Dr Lyla June Johnston (Diné Tah) #WGIC2024

Green roofs/walls are proven technology to reduce impact of climate change. In 2009 Toronto adopted a green roof requirement for new buildings. They now have > 1000 green roofs. How are we doing in NZ? We need to speed up and scale up. Peck greenroofs.org #WGIC2024

So many places around the world embracing green infrastructure - both retrofitting existing buildings and designing into new buildings. How are we doing ⁦⁦University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau⁩ ? #WGIC2024

Powerful kōrero by Eamon Nathan, Pou Manatū reconnectingnorthland.org.nz. “We need to embrace our relationship obligations as both the inspiration for action and regulation of our behaviours”. #WGIC2024

Last month we co-hosted a panel bringing economics and ecology together, alongside Juncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism. Episodes 9 and 10 of the Sustain podcast brings you an edited version of this symposium: ngaarawhetu.org/sustain-episod…

Even thinking about tackling the climate crisis can be a daunting prospect. But looking forwards and asking "what if?" can help - here are some thoughts from one of our associates: ngaarawhetu.org/dont-be-stuck-…

Made it to Stanford Uni for a week of meetings. Impressed to see main mode of transport is bicycle Ngā Ara Whetū: Climate, Biodiversity and Society

Predicting extreme weather events will be crucial for both climate resilience and disaster relief. To tackle this challenge, Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 is developing the Minority Report project with 16 partners, including the University of Auckland. Read more here: ngaarawhetu.org/climate-adapta…