Environment / Climate

'World-first' climate provision in free trade deal a step closer

08:42 am on 14 November 2023

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New Zealand could find itself in breach of a free trade deal with Europe if it walks back on meeting its climate target for 2030.

The trade pact with the European Union includes a ground-breaking, enforceable promise for both parties to 'effectively implement' their 2030 promises under the Paris Agreement.

Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson explains.