It is likely that our current emissions The production and discharge of something e.g. the production and discharge of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.pathway will result in an average warming of 3.5 degrees Celsius or more by 2110. This will lead to a continued and catastrophic increase in the impacts and risks we are already facing across our region, such as flooding, heatwaves, drought, and coastal storms.
For example, the drought Auckland experienced in 2020 is likely to become more common, with seasonal changes in rainfall patterns and more dry days projected.
The impacts of climate change will be stark for the ecosystems A community of plants, animals and other organisms that function together as a unit along with their environment.on which we rely – from ocean acidification The absorption of carbon dioxide by seawater ultimately reducing its pH. and increasing pests and diseases to mass extinctions The loss of a large number of species within a relatively short period of geological time..
The loss of our natural environment will play out further in large scale movements of people, and health implications from declining food sources, air, and water quality.
All warming will lead to significant changes to our world. To reduce the impacts we will face, we must continue the drive to keep within 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming globally. This plan explains our contribution.
We must plan for uncertainty, taking a precautionary approach and preparing for the impacts of a continued ‘business as usual’ emissions pathway.
This does not mean that we are taking every adaptation Actions taken to help communities and ecosystems cope with changing climate condition (UNFCCC). action now.
Planning well together, with clear timelines for when decisions must be made, can avoid unnecessary investments or risks.
