Global leaders converge on Christchurch for climate event

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Global leaders converge on Christchurch for climate event

Event co-convenor and University of Canterbury professor Bronwyn Hayward. Photo: Supplied Hundreds of scientists and global leaders are converging on Christchurch for the largest ever climate event to be held in New Zealand, to discuss how the world can adapt to climate change's biggest challenges.

Global leaders, scientists gather for New Zealand's largest ever climate event in Christchurch

The Adaptation Futures Conference, recognised as the world's largest and most influential climate adaptation gathering begins in Christchurch today.

Global leaders, scientists gather for NZ’s largest ever climate event

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hundreds of scientists and global leaders are converging on Christchurch for the largest ever climate event to be held in New Zealand, to discuss how the world can adapt to climate change’s biggest challenges. The Adaptation Futures Conference, recognised as the world’s largest and most influential climate adaptation gathering, was running from October 13 to 16 at Te Pae Convention Centre. More than 1800 public figures an…