Climate Adaptation: Principles to Navigate Uncertainty

New Zealand is grappling with the aftermath of two natural disasters, the Auckland Anniversary Flood and Cyclone Gabrielle. As the country assesses the damage and plans for the future, debate is intensifying on the most effective strategies for climate change adaptation.

In this course, we will delve into the complexities, scale, and significant costs associated with climate adaptation efforts, with a focus on the role of businesses in adapting to climate change.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the regulatory landscape and reporting requirements for climate adaptation efforts
2. Identify the implications of adopting worst-case climate scenarios for infrastructure planning and design, using Auckland Council’s stormwater code as a case study
3. Understand how to apply global and local climate projections to develop balanced and practical adaptation strategies