A Warming World - Rising Sea Levels - Forest Fires - Drought

The grim realities of climate change provide a riveting literary backdrop, making Cli-Fi a powerful medium for expressing this complex problem.

Do you have an idea for a Climate Fiction S

Where are we heading? 

A panel discussion on the draft national adaptation plan with Huhana Smith (Massey University), Lisa Ellis (University of Otago) and Grace Hall (LGNZ)

What does climate adaptation look and feel like for Aotearoa? Preparing to

Here we go again! Don't miss what promises to be an arresting and moving display of children's art around the subject of climate change. The exhibition will be open to the public for all of Climate Action Week with a special launch evening for the ar

Join the Repair Cafe team at the Refinery Artspace for this special one off event that marks the beginning of Climate Action Week.

Furniture, electrical goods, clothing and textiles, toys and clocks. Gosh, we can't list everything here but these guys

Join us on World Environment Day to help restore estuarine habitats along the edges of Waimea Inlet! This event is hosted by Tasman Environmental Trust and 'Battle for the Banded Rail'. 

Please bring gloves, spade (if you have one) and drinking water

Join us for a  screening of 'Together We Grow' followed by a community conversation and Q&A with the film makers Jordan Osmond and Antoinette Wilson, and the founder of Common Unity Project Aotearoa, Julia Milne. 

Togther We Grow is a 40-minute docum

Sea level rise:  less time to act than we thought, by Tim Naish

Globally the sea level is expected to rise about half a metre by 2100, but for large parts of New Zealand it could more than double that because of land subsidence.

Victoria University

Workshop - How do we strengthen and move towards climate action in our community?

Strengthening and connecting our communities is vital for the success of adaptation to the impacts of climate change and resilience to shocks. When connected, neighbou

We’ll hear what our Councils have done so far in response to the Climate Crisis, what they intend to do to meet emissions reduction goals, and what is needed in adaptation and just transition.

We’ll discuss how we can continue to work together on the

Our seas and rivers are in some ways a reflection of our consumer societies.

There is nothing like a beach cleaning to realise this.

This is what the local branch of Our Seas Our Future invites you to do this Saturday morning, June 11th.

The collecti

Join us for a Microforest Tour and Q&A  - and if you have the energy afterwards, perhaps stay to help Colin maintain the microforest by picking weeds! 

Aoteroa's first microforest was planted a year ago by Forum member Colin Davis on a 100-square-met

Want to take the plunge and drastically reduce your carbon emissions by using an electric bike or car?

In partnership with Nelson City Council and Mission Zero, the Forum is organising an Electric Vehicle (EV) demo session.

Come and meet with local d