Pānui- August 2024
Kia ora koutou katoa
The focus for the month ahead for us here at CAA is the second of our seven commitments of the Funders Commitment on Climate Action - An Equitable Transition (commonly referred to as a Tika Transition).
Climate Co-leads update:
The co-leads have been busy creating resources to support our signatories in meeting their desired outcomes under the Funders Commitment on Climate Action.
Esther met with Tim Crownshaw from The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to record a webinar about decarbonising our energy systems, establishing the energy transition barriers and the challenges at a structural level.
The webinar is 15 minutes long and is a worthwhile watch, particularly relevant to our monthly focus which is ‘An Equitable Transition’; https://youtu.be/3PAogwL40eI
“We are likely facing a future that is significantly more complex than this, potentially more chaotic and disruptive, given what we know about the interplay with Energy, Economy and Politics.” - Tim Crownshaw, EECA
Other resources of note are the Climate 101 Playbook which links relevant resources to support our boards, investment committees, staff, volunteers and stakeholders through information on the systemic causes, impacts and solutions of climate change, and the implications for our work.
Mātauranga Māori - what is it and how is it applied? Is a high-level overview of Mātauranga Māori, this resource provides some historical and cultural context to mātauranga and highlights how it is applied and how we, as funders, can amplify mātauranga.
If there are any resources you would find particularly useful or if you have any queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Esther and Arohanui.
A Tika (equitable) Transition:
As mentioned, the focus for the month ahead for us here at CAA is the second of our seven commitments of the Funders Commitment on Climate Action - An Equitable Transition (commonly referred to as a Tika Transition).
The Tika Transition approach was developed by Dr Maria Bargh (University of Victoria, Wellington) and has been adapted and used by Climate Action Aotearoa, with permission.
A Tika Transition embraces tikanga Māori and the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi as a source of solutions. The Tika Transition Guide provides guiding questions towards a just, equitable and tika transition that reflects our unique Aotearoa context.
Read the guide here or, if you’re short for time, have a listen to this 15 minute webinar which provides a high-level overview of the Tika Transition, presented by the climate co-leads.
Here at CAA, we see a Tika Transition sitting at the heart of our mahi and we echo the words of Dr Bargh “The journey is just as important as the end goal”. Because of this, the Tika Transition has its own page on our website. Here you will find a list of various, relevant resources and videos to support you in understanding and implementing a Tika Transition. - https://www.climateactionaotearoa.co.nz/resources-home
News:
The Government has recently released its climate change strategy, setting out its approach to how it will deliver on Aotearoa, New Zealand’s climate goals. The strategy also highlights the second emissions reduction plan which will be open to public consultation shortly - make sure you have your say.
Oceanic and coastal water temperatures are the highest since records began more than 40 years ago.
According to new data from Stats NZ, the waters around New Zealand reached their warmest annual temperatures between 2022 and 2023. Stats NZ says says sea-surface temperatures increased on average by 0.16 to 0.26°C per decade (equivalent to 0.63 to 1.05°C during the recorded period). Since 1982, the Tasman Sea was recorded as having the highest average rate of sea-surface warming.
Source: RNZ, read the full article here.
Read the PNZ article ‘Navigating Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery and Reflections on Philanthropic Partnerships’ by David Tipene-leach.
“In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, the response and recovery efforts by Ngāti Kere were supported by individual koha, the local Mayors Fund and philanthropic organisations. Local hapū organisations swung into action with response efforts immediately and later government agencies became involved in a significant rebuild of uninsured houses. While Māori understand koha (the ancient practice of reciprocal obligations), and are familiar with support from the government by grants, contracts or negotiated Treaty settlements, local hapū had no real prior experience of the open-hearted, one-way philanthropic giving it experienced in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.”
Upcoming events:
Zero Waste Network are hosting their National Summit in Te Whanganui-ā-Tara, Wellington on the 18-20 November 2024. Save the date e hoa mā.
Expressions of interest for participation in the first-ever Repair Festival Aotearoa are open until 29 July.
The Repair Festival Aotearoa addresses the need for accessible repair options across the country. ‘Our landfills are overflowing with items that could be repaired. Through showcasing a variety of projects, initiatives, and solutions, we cultivate repair skills and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of responsible consumption.’
Our climate co-leads will also be hosting three respective Te Pūaha Talk sessions. These sessions will be held online and are welcome for anyone to attend.
Esther Whitehead’s - Climate Action - Get Sh*t Done! Will be hosted over two separate sessions, with the first one on 7th August 2 - 2.40pm and the second on 14th August 2 - 2.40pm.
“If you want to know how to put the action into climate action for your organisation, this is for you, this is focusing on an ‘inside out’ approach. To create meaningful action on the outside we have to understand the relevance of our own wellbeing and self-discipline on the inside. Delivering action is no mean feat’. Over the second 40-minute session, you will explore a process for understanding how perfectionism is turning into organisational procrastination and how we can prioritise climate actions over perfect outcomes, how we achieve the steps, and how to communicate with your stakeholders during your outcomes journey.”
Find out more and register here.
Arohanui West’s - Te Reo o te taiao - the language of the environment
Will be hosted on September 26, 8am-9am.
In the Te Reo o te Taiao session we will discuss tohu (signs) that we can see and observe from the natural world. We will link these observations back to mātauranga māori and discuss how climate change compromises these indigenous knowledge systems.
Nau mai, haere mai. Register here.
Sharing Success Stories:
Community Trust South have successfully ran another three-day Decarbonisation Workshop Series in conjunction with Great South, with plans for another workshop underway… watch this space.
“The workshop series is the perfect place to start if your organisation is embarking on its low-emission journey and we are proud to support this opportunity which enables our local not for profit organisations in the community to attend free of charge!”
Ngā mihi o te wā: We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to share any learnings, stories, news or useful resources. We would love to socialise this with the network.
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Ngā manaakitanga,
Arohanui and Esther
Esther Whitehead Arohanui West
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