
Scientific aspects of New Zealand's 2050 emission targets
Explore New Zealand's plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

This report provides an economic impact analysis of potential emissions targets for 2050, commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment. Utilizing a dynamic Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model, the analysis explores how the New Zealand economy, segmented into 111 industries, responds to various emissions targets and associated carbon pricing.


Learn how Bay of Plenty industry can switch process heat from gas to geothermal, biomass and electricity.

Find out how alternative proteins could reshape Aotearoa farming by 2050.

Learn how Wellington's commercial buildings and industry can switch heat from gas to electricity and biomass.

Learn how South Island industry can switch process heat from coal to biomass and electricity.

Explore New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions by sector, gas and year from 1990 onward.

This report explores future options to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand.

Discover where Northland's greenhouse gas emissions come from and how to cut yours.

Get guidance on reducing emissions on your fairy farm.

A science and mātauranga Māori based plan to reduce our agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

Learn how Mid and South Canterbury industry can switch process heat from coal to biomass and electricity.

Learn how North Canterbury industry can switch process heat from coal to biomass and electricity.

Learn how Waikato industry can switch process heat from gas to biomass and electricity.