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September 15, 2020

Press Release: Financial sector reporting on climate risks is a vital step to cut off the finance that enables fossil fuel companies to continue emitting

350 Aotearoa applauds the government’s announcement today that makes Aotearoa the first country in the world to require the financial sector to report on climate risks. 350 Aotearoa was among a majority of submitters that called on the government to introduce mandatory climate-related disclosure during its public consultation period in 2019.
June 30, 2020

Press Release: Select Committee report fails to meaningfully address substantial concerns with Fast Track Bill

Climate justice organisation 350 Aotearoa is disappointed that the Environment Select Committee has failed to address substantial concerns with the Covid-19 Response (Fast Track Consenting) Bill in its report released today. The Bill currently removes the public’s right to have a say on fast-tracked infrastructure projects and fails to create climate and environmental bottom lines as criteria for fast-tracking.
May 13, 2020

Budget 2020: Our infrastructure spending must prioritise a #JustRecovery

In the lead-up to Budget 2020, our 350 Aotearoa volunteers have been writing to local papers across the country, calling for our Principles for a #JustRecovery to be front and centre as our Ministers decide where to allocate infrastructure spending. Together we're creating social licence and public mandate for our response to COVID to set us on course towards a just, sustainable, equitable and resilient future.