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Success of NZ climate litigation case could wipe NZ$21.9 bln off GDP over five years, report claims

Published 07:28 on July 14, 2026 / Last updated at 07:28 on July 14, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Litigation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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If allowed to proceed and successful, a climate case in New Zealand could cause the country's GDP to contract by 0.9%, or NZ$21.9 billion ($12.7 bln), out to 2032, according to a report commissioned by three of the defendants.
If allowed to proceed and successful, a climate case in New Zealand could cause the country's GDP to contract by 0.9%, or NZ$21.9 billion ($12.7 bln), out to 2032, according to a report commissioned by three of the defendants.


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