Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says Paris Agreement participation ‘crucial’ for NZ

Posted: 25 Mar 2025

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says New Zealand cannot afford to pull out of the Paris Agreement despite Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters suggesting otherwise.

“Our participation protects our trade access and our farmers’ trade access. As a small, exporting nation who exports over 80% of its agricultural production, our participation is crucial,” he said.

“We cannot risk losing access to valuable export markets which are the backbone of our economy and farming communities.”

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