Low-emissions economy draft report: Submissions to the Productivity Commission

The Government asked the Productivity Commission to identify options for how New Zealand can reduce its domestic greenhouse gas emissions through a transition to a low-emissions economy, while at the same time continuing to grow income and wellbeing.

The Commission engaged with a large and diverse group interested in climate change and mitigation policy.There were 132 submissions on the draft paper that was published in April 2018.

Modelling work was also undertaken by a consortium of Vivid Economics, Concept Consulting and Motu Economic and Public Policy Research of different transition pathways to a low-emissions economy, examining respective impacts and outcomes.

You can read Catherine Leining and Sandra Cortes-Acosta's individual submissions (along with the other submissions) at the Productivity Commission's website.