Tourism is Aotearoa New Zealand’s second biggest export earner – built on our stunning natural landscapes and unique local experiences. But climate change brings rising risks and uncertainty.

Added to this is the growing concern over carbon emissions – or the ‘environmental travel footprint’ – with New Zealand’s distance from most key markets compounding the challenge. But these challenges are not insurmountable. Our climate change scenarios and adaptation roadmap provide a clear pathway to help the industry navigate these pressures and build a more resilient sector.