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International NGOs, academics call on NZ govt to abandon climate law changes

Published 00:53 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 00:53 on May 19, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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More than 100 NGOs and academics from around the world have signed a letter to the New Zealand government, urging it to not proceed with planned changes to the country’s climate law which would limit tort claims for damage arising from climate change.  
More than 100 NGOs and academics from around the world have signed a letter to the New Zealand government, urging it to not proceed with planned changes to the country’s climate law which would limit tort claims for damage arising from climate change.  


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