World Energy Council New Zealand: Change Impacts on Extreme Weather Events

Change Impacts on Extreme Weather Events: A Review

Organised by the World Energy Council New Zealand (BusinessNZ)

On Friday, 30 May 2025, from 8:30 am - 10:00 am in Wellington, New Zealand.

World Energy Council New Zealand (BusinessNZ) are excited to invite you to a special breakfast event where they 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.

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. 

Key Speakers:

• Jonathan Grove, 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

To register, please click here.