New Zealand has plunged to 44th place in the global Climate Change Performance Index, condemned for “very low” climate policy after extensive rollbacks on emissions, fossil fuels, and environmental protections.
Introduction to Scott Burnett: Scott Burnett, Forest & Bird’s climate spokesperson and contributor to the CCPI report, is a leading advocate for urgent emissions reductions and nature‑based solutions, warning that government backtracking is propelling New Zealand backwards on climate and biodiversity.
