Save the planet: Why Stuff is embarking on a long-term climate change project* Beach Road: The rising sea and the reshaping of New Zealand* 'Life-altering' changes needed to avoid the worst of climate change* Fighting climate change wouldn't stop our economy, but it might hurt the poorSmith, the activist, is now in charge of climate change policy for the high profile Iwi Leaders Group. Supplied Iwi Leaders Group climate change spokesman Mike Smith discussing climate issues with the Environmental Protection Agency's national Māori network, Te Herenga, in February. MOST AT RISKThe government's 'Adapting to Climate Change Stocktake,' published in December 2017, says vulnerability to climate change depends on the level of exposure to the change and ability to cope and adapt. He believes science and mātauranga Māori, traditional knowledge, can help Māori develop their own innovative plans to adapt to the changing climate. Māori communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change because of poverty and being situated in low-lying or coastal areas.

Source: Stuff November 29, 2018 10:52 UTC