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A report released today by the Australian government has confirmed that a country's economy will continue to grow with an emissions trading scheme, and it's cheaper to act sooner rather than later,

The government is developing regulations to specify the carbon credits known as assigned amount units that will be accepted for compliance with the emissions trading scheme, Climate Change Minister

A cornerstone economic tool will now proceed to help New Zealand reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.

A one billion dollar household energy efficiency fund, a one-off electricity rebate to all New Zealand households, and a targeted one off cash payment are part of a substantial climate change packa

Address at the opening of the 4th Australia and New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference
5.45pm, 18 August 2008

The latest science highlights the need for local bodies to plan for changes in coastal hazards resulting from climate change, Climate Change Minister David Parker told the Second Australasian Hazar

Address to the Hazards Management conference
9.35am, 29 July 2008, Te Papa, Wellington
 

Address to the Post-2012 Burden Sharing Symposium
8.50am, 29 July 2008, National Library Auditorium, Wellington

The New Zealand government welcomes the Australian government’s proposal for a Carbon Pollution Reduction scheme, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

A survey on climate change and emissions trading due to be released tomorrow should be treated with extreme scepticism, Climate Change Minister David Parker said.

Climate Change Minister David Parker today welcomed a select committee report on legislation to establish an emissions trading scheme.

Address at the panel discussion – How do we De-carbonise the World?

Address at UNEP’s Art for the Environment Exhibition Launch, 7.00pm, 4 June 2008, Te Papa, Wellington

Climate Change Minister David Parker says he is delighted to open the United Nations Art for the Environment exhibition today as part of World Environment Day 2008 celebrations being hosted in New

Climate change is real, and we now know more about how it will affect New Zealand, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.

Address at the launch of ClimateChange Effects and Impacts Assessment

27 May 2008, Port Nicholson Yacht Club, Wellington

Investing in sustainable homes and communities is part of this government’s vision for a sustainable nation, and Budget 2008 builds on work already underway to help New Zealanders use our res

The Labour-led government has already moved to address concerns over the Emissions Trading Scheme legislation raised by Rio Tinto today at select committee, Climate Change Minister David Parker sai

A proposed change to the emissions trading scheme framework would offer extended support to businesses under the provisions of the emissions trading scheme, as we transition to a low-carbon economy

The overall message from economic reports released this week on the emissions trading scheme is that it must be both fair and effective, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.

A summary of economic modelling shows emissions trading is an effective approach to reducing New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions in the long term, Climate Change Minister David Parker says

An independent report finds the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme will produce important benefits for air, water and land, as well as for the climate.  There will also be some challenges to

Designing an emissions trading scheme which effectively reduces greenhouse gas emissions while being fair to industry is an important matter which requires careful consideration, Climate Change Min

The latest annual greenhouse gas inventory report shows New Zealand’s emissions rose less than one per cent between 2005 and 2006.