The Government and Climate Change Commission are being sued for errors in Aotearoa’s recommended climate action.

Lawyers for Climate Action (LCANZI) are arguing that New Zealand’s climate targets are not sufficient to keep global heating to 1.5 degrees. The case begins in the High Court on the 28th February in Wellington. We can use this court case to send a powerful message about why keeping to 1.5 degrees is so important, and what’s at stake.

This case could be decisive in stepping up the government’s response.

While the case is made in court we will make the case to the government for faster and fairer climate action to protect what we love.

You can make sure the case is made loud and clear.

WE’RE MAKING THE CASE FOR…

Kalo Afeaki, Pacific Climate Warriors

"Aotearoa New Zealand sits within Te-Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa, and any decision it makes will impact on its Pacific kainga (family)."

Phoebe Nikolaou, whāngai to Ngā Ruahine and Ngā Rauru, founder of Students for Climate Solutions

“Even the global “minimum” increase of temperatures to 1.5 degrees celcius poses an existential threat to mātauranga and tikanga Māori.”

Alicia Hall, Parents for Climate Aotearoa

“All our children and young people deserve to grow up free from stress and anxiety on climate change. We want to see our leaders take serious action to keep within 1.5C.”

Adriana Wale, farmer in Malaita island, Solomon Islands

"Now that the sea level has risen, it is spoiling our gardens. Our children will not be able to make gardens because the sea is already spoiling it."

MAKE YOUR CASE

While this case makes its way through the courts, you can make the case to the government that they have to do more, right now, to keep 1.5 degrees in reach. Right now, the government is deciding what to fund in its 2022 Budget and what policies to include in the Emissions Reduction Plan. We can use this case to send a powerful message about why keeping to 1.5 degrees is so important, and what’s at stake.

Take action by writing to the Ministers shaping the government’s climate change response:

HOW AOTEAROA CAN CUT POLLUTION FAIRER AND FASTER

We need the government to include these policies in the Emissions Reduction Plan and Budget 2022:

A proper price on agricultural emissions that will reduce pollution in line with the science of 1.5°C
A significant reduction in synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use and a $1 billion investment in regenerative, organic farming
No new fossil fuel vehicles by 2030, and free public transport for community service cardholders, under 25s and tertiary students
Ending new oil, coal and gas exploration on Aotearoa soil and seas or extensions of current permits

Spread the word about the #CaseFor1point5 online to help Aotearoa cut climate pollution faster and fairer.