New Zealand Climate Change Impacts on Extreme Weather Events – A Review

Join us for an exclusive Breakfast Event: Navigating New Zealand’s Changing Risk Landscape

We are excited to invite you to a special breakfast event where we will delve into the latest findings from a comprehensive review of scientific studies on New Zealand’s evolving risk landscape. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage with leading experts in the field.

Why Attend?

New Zealand is leading the way in integrating climate change into financial reporting. The recent 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have highlighted the critical need to understand and prepare for future climate risks. To enable more resilient communities, QBE’s role as an insurer is pivotal in assessing how extreme weather events may evolve and impact us all. This event will provide you with the knowledge and tools to better understand and stay ahead of these challenges.

Key Topics:

• Projected increases in short-duration rainfall
• Potential shifts in extreme rainfall and ex-tropical cyclones
• Evolving coastal and wildfire hazards
• Identifying key knowledge gaps
• Cascading and compounding climate risks
• Opportunities for insurers to drive risk reduction efforts

Our esteemed speakers:

• Jonathan Groves – CEO & Managing Director, QBE New Zealand & Pacific
• Dr Joanna Aldridge – Group Head of Catastrophe Research, QBE Insurance
• Dr Rob Bell – Managing Director, Bell Adapt Ltd

Date: Friday 30 May

Time: 8.30am-10am

Venue: Chapman Tripp, Level 6 Deloitte Building, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

BEC Members and YEPN tickets: FREE
Non-member tickets: $35