Māori climate risk worsened by colonization, report finds
A new climate report in Aotearoa New Zealand highlights how colonization has worsened climate risks for Māori communities. The report emphasizes that climate change exacerbates existing inequities and calls for Māori-led adaptation strategies. It also warns of long-term cultural and economic impacts if structural reforms and targeted support are not implemented.
- ▪The 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment indicates that colonization has intensified climate risks for Māori.
- ▪The report advocates for policy grounded in Māori customs and knowledge to effectively address climate impacts.
- ▪Māori communities are identified as essential first responders to climate disasters despite facing significant challenges.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 |
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Te Aniwaniwa Paterson Published May 19, 2026 Topic Climate + Global Indigenous Affairs Desk Share/Republish Copy Link Republish Copy Link Email SMS X Facebook Republish Reddit LinkedIn Bluesky This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. In Aotearoa New Zealand, record-breaking storms and flooding are impacting Māori land, health, and culture. And, according to a new national climate report, colonization has intensified those risks. The 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment is composed of four reports, including a companion document focused on Māori communities. That report argues that climate change is likely to deepen existing inequities shaped by colonization, exclusion from decision-making, and chronic underinvestment.
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