Dr Shaun Awatere
Manaaki Whenua Kaihautū Māori Research Impact Leader Dr Shaun Awatere (Ngāti Porou) has recently participated in workshops with other Māori advising the Climate Change Commission to develop Pae Tāwhiti Pae Tata, the te ao Māori-specific chapter for the Commission’s first national adaptation plan monitoring report.
This report assess progress towards meeting the emissions budgets and the 2050 target, and the adequacy and implementation of current emissions reduction plans by government. Shaun says institutions such as the Commission are essential for monitoring the Government’s progress towards meeting the objectives of the National Adaptation Plan including the need for the Government to support hapū, iwi, and Māori to better realise their aspirations for wellbeing and mitigate the impacts from a changing climate.