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Last updated: 30 Sep 2026 11:13am

Climate change is already affecting Ōtepoti Dunedin. We are experiencing rising sea levels, more frequent and intense rainfall, coastal hazards, and changing environmental conditions.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains critical to limiting future impacts of our changing climate. Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and committed Ōtepoti Dunedin to becoming a net zero (carbon neutral) city.

Dunedin City Council is working alongside communities, mana whenua, businesses, researchers and other agencies to both reduce emissions and prepare for the changes we cannot avoid.

He rā tō, he rā ākuanei

There is a day today and another coming

Explore our climate change work:

Zero Carbon

Reducing emissions and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.

Climate adaptation and resilience

Preparing for climate risks and building a more resilient city.

South Dunedin Future

Planning for a safer, better South Dunedin.

Zero Carbon

Climate change Zero Carbon

Reducing emissions and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.

Climate adaptation and resilience

Climate change Climate adaptation and resilience

Preparing for climate risks and building a more resilient city.

South Dunedin Future

Climate change South Dunedin Future

Planning for a safer, better South Dunedin.

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