Adaptation Champions

Adaptation requires leadership and vision. We're proud to work with these and other champions of adaptation who are driving change in their communities, their sector or the research community.

Adaptation Champions

Tim Ng
Treasury NZ

It’s going to hurt... in just about every aspect of life as we know it. But there are also possibilities and opportunities.

Tania Hopmans
Tangoio Marae

Marae are part of the communities you serve. Look after them, too.

Adrian McDonald
Researcher

I’m optimistic that the younger generation particularly are going to demand action.

Anita Wreford
Researcher

We need to focus on enabling good planning, decision-making and implementation.

Sam Huggard
Trade Unionist

It’s really up to us to work out what information and science we need, for our constituencies.

Priya Kurian, Debashish Munshi, Sandy Morrison
Researchers

Māori narratives... show us the possibilities for public engagement on climate change adaptation.

David Wratt
Researcher

I’ve learned that diversity brings strength.

Lesley Smith
Water NZ

We depend on the ecosystems that surround us.

Jacqui Hastie
Engagement specialist

We need to think creatively and stay open to new opportunities.

Moira Poutama & Aroha Spinks
Researchers

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