New Zealand moves to de-link ETS settings with Paris climate targets, sidelines Climate Change Commission

Published 10:32 on November 4, 2025 / Last updated at 20:44 on November 4, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), International (Paris Article 6/PACM)

Carbon Pulse Premium

The New Zealand government will separate ETS unit volumes and control regulations from its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), it announced, among other changes to its climate legislation.
The New Zealand government will separate ETS unit volumes and control regulations from its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), it announced, among other changes to its climate legislation.


A subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to Carbon Pulse Premium to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as other content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL to each of our subscription services and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, login here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.