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Information regarding scientific evidence and the our atmosphere and climate 2023 report (OAC23)

This request and release is about scientific evidence and the our atmosphere and climate 2023 report.

Response date

11 April 2024

Type

Departmental

This request and release is about scientific evidence and the our atmosphere and climate 2023 report.

Response date

11 April 2024

Type

Departmental

Details of the request

The Ministry for the Environment (the Ministry) understands you are seeking clarification on whether the sources cited in OAC23 adequately support our assessment that states 'tropical cyclones will increase in severity' over the South Pacific basin. You have also questioned whether appropriate sources were used.