As Aotearoa New Zealand’s lead advisor on environment and climate issues, the Ministry for the Environment relies on robust data, science and evidence to shape policy, assess performance, target investment and underpin our reporting responsibilities.
This Interim Evidence Priorities Report communicates our evidence needs and provides opportunities for central and local government, research institutions and industry to collaborate. It directs our evidence investment for the financial year 2025/26.
A comprehensive, longer-term report was published in 2026. Read the Evidence Priorities Report.
As Aotearoa New Zealand’s lead advisor on environment and climate issues, the Ministry for the Environment relies on robust data, science and evidence to shape policy, assess performance, target investment and underpin our reporting responsibilities.
This Interim Evidence Priorities Report communicates our evidence needs and provides opportunities for central and local government, research institutions and industry to collaborate. It directs our evidence investment for the financial year 2025/26.
A comprehensive, longer-term report was published in 2026. Read the Evidence Priorities Report.