All about us

350 Aotearoa is part of an international campaign to unite the world around solutions to climate change. Our mission is to inspire climate action in communities across New Zealand.

Our focus is on the number 350--as in parts per million CO2. If we can't get below that, scientists say, the damage we're already seeing from global warming will continue and accelerate.  But 350 is more than a number--it's a symbol of where we need to head as a planet. Read more on the science here.

Take a look at the video the 350 global team has put together to introduce the 350 mission to the world.

Our background

350 Aotearoa was launched on December 6th, 2008 at the 350 Climate Action Festival.  Over 5,000 people converged on Waitangi Park in Wellington to celebrate our communities’ connection and action on climate change. 

In 2009, the global awareness campaign was centred on the International Day of Climate Action on 24th October, 2009. Over 160 awareness events took place in New Zealand, engaging thousands of Kiwis.

On 10/10/10, the Global Climate Working Bee, we’re asking even more individuals and groups to join thousands across the globe to organise their own climate action. Find out more

Who runs 350 Aotearoa?

We’re a charitable trust that is governed by a Board of Trustees.

The 2010 campaign is being managed by a very small campaign team with the assistance of many, fantastic volunteers.