As Aotearoa New Zealand’s lead advisor on environment and climate, the Ministry for the Environment relies on robust, accessible evidence to shape policy, guide system reform, and meet our environmental reporting responsibilities.
The Evidence Priorities Report (EPR) outlines the Ministry’s evidence investment direction for the next three years. Building on the 2025 Interim Report, it shifts from broad system insights to targeted priorities that will strengthen the new planning system, improve hazard and climate resilience, support a low‑emission and resource‑efficient economy, and ensure nature is consistently valued in decision‑making.
The EPR directs our evidence investment and signals opportunities for partners to collaborate. Together, we can build a connected, future‑ready evidence base that supports better decisions and helps people and places thrive.
As Aotearoa New Zealand’s lead advisor on environment and climate, the Ministry for the Environment relies on robust, accessible evidence to shape policy, guide system reform, and meet our environmental reporting responsibilities.
The Evidence Priorities Report (EPR) outlines the Ministry’s evidence investment direction for the next three years. Building on the 2025 Interim Report, it shifts from broad system insights to targeted priorities that will strengthen the new planning system, improve hazard and climate resilience, support a low‑emission and resource‑efficient economy, and ensure nature is consistently valued in decision‑making.
The EPR directs our evidence investment and signals opportunities for partners to collaborate. Together, we can build a connected, future‑ready evidence base that supports better decisions and helps people and places thrive.