Emissions reduction framework launch

New Zealand has a long road ahead to meet its emissions targets, and technology is crucial for a greener future.

So says the NZ Technology Industry Association which launches the report Technology for Emissions Reduction – a Framework for Aotearoa’s Climate Technology Roadmap in Auckland onThursday April 11 at theInnovation Studio, Spark City, 167 Victoria Street West, 5pm-7pm.

Climate tech is also a substantial growth opportunity, with a global market valued at $20 billion and projected to reach $100 billion by 2030, NZ Tech says, adding the report aims to ensure technology is integrated into New Zealand’s climate change planning and includes electric transportation.

Speakers include climate change minister Simon Watts, Spark sustainability director Leela Ashford, NZTech sustainability board members Mitchell Pham, Mark Thomas and chief executive Graeme Muller.

NZTech also has a Wellington evening at the AWS in Lambton Quay on April 9 to learn about New Zealand’s vision for a global edtech impact.

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