Conference Centre, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Auckland
Friday 8 April 2016
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Organised by The Antarctic Report, in association with AUT and the Royal Society of New Zealand.
This high-level conference brought together international experts, as well as New Zealand’s leading policy makers, scientists and key industry representatives, to showcase effective adaptation strategies to manage the impact of sea level rise in New Zealand.
Key topics include:
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Conference Programme:
8.30am Registration and welcome coffee
9.00am Introduction from the Chair
9.10am Keynote: Latest update on Antarctic and Greenland ice sheet thinning
Professor Jonathan Bamber, University of Bristol, UK; President Elect, European GeoSciences Union
10.10am Panel: Sea level rise and latest NZ-led research in Antarctica
11.00am MORNING TEA/COFFEE BREAK
11.15am Highest astronomical tides; managing the increasing threat
Graeme Blick, Chief Geodesist, Land Information New Zealand
11.45am Rising challenge for coastal communities and infrastructure
Rob Bell, Programme Leader: Hazards & Risk, NIWA
12.30pm LUNCH
1.30pm Sea Level Rise; roles and responsibilities of local government
Blair Dickie, Principal Advisor Science and Strategy, Waikato Regional Council
2.05pm Sea level rise and adaptation risk investment
Tim Grafton, Chief Executive, Insurance Council
2.35pm Role of iwi in adaptation to sea level rise
John Perrott, Matauranga Scientist in Conservation Ecology, Auckland University of Technology
3.10pm AFTERNOON TEA
3.25pm Managing the impact of sea level rise in greater Auckland
Lara Clarke, Planner, Unitary Plan, Auckland Council
4.00pm Urban planning for sea level rise; a commercial property perspective
Matt Paterson, Government Relations Director, Property Council New Zealand
4.30pm Developing a national framework; taking a proactive approach
Lawrence Yule, President, Local Government New Zealand; Mayor, Hastings District Council
5.00pm Close of conference