For seven years Auckland has been a member of the C40 international group of cities that meet agreed criteria for being classed as “climate leaders”. It has been a proud boast, to be alongside Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York and Seoul. So far, Auckland Council and its agencies have done a world-class job on talking the talk, passing a Climate Plan, declaring a climate emergency, and committing to reduce transport emissions by 64% by 2030. But suddenly the threshold for remaining a global climate leader is looking tough, and by the end of 2024 Auckland is going to need to change its ways to avoid being voted off the island. What does Auckland need to do to stay on track? Read the full opinion piece below.
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