Join NZPI & RMLA for a lunchtime panel discussion on the Inquiry into Climate Adaptation

The Finance & Expenditure Committee has released its recommendations on the cross-party Inquiry into Climate Adaptation.  The scope of this inquiry was to consider objectives and principles to guide answers to the questions of “who pays”, “who does what” and “how are costs shared” when it comes to adapting to the effects of climate change.

Join our panellists Blair Dickie, Jen Vella, Cushla Loomb, and Emily Grace for a summary and discussion of the Committee’s report. RMLA didn’t submit to the Inquiry, but Emily will highlight how the report aligns with what was sought by NZPI in its submissions.

Meet the Panellists

Blair Dickie:  Blair is the  Principal Strategic Advisor: Science and Strategy Directorate at Waikato Regional Council. His responsibilities include Central Government Advocacy, and portfolio responsibilities for Energy and Climate Change policy.

Jen Vella:  Jen is a resource management legal and policy professional with over 20 years’ experience in private legal practice and central government policy in Aotearoa. Her areas of focus include the Resource Management Act, climate change mitigation/adaptation and Treaty settlements.

Cushla Loomb:  Cushla is a Technical Fellow and Business Director - Climate Change Risk & Adaptation at Beca. Her work is focused on climate adaptation and resilience planning and environmental/social impact assessment, particularly in coastal environments in New Zealand and across the Pacific.

Emily Grace:  Emily is NZPI’s Principal Policy Advisor and led the preparation of NZPI’s two submissions to the Inquiry, which were informed by membership feedback. Emily was also a member of the Expert Working Group on Managed Retreat, which made comprehensive recommendations for the design of a system for planned relocation in 2023.

Hope you can join us online soon!