Our Government has declared a climate emergency for a reason. It is abundantly clear that we must take action urgently to ensure a livable planet for our communities here in Aotearoa and also around the world. Our action must be sufficient to the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Let's keep in mind that temperatures have already risen approximately 1.2 degrees above pre-industrial levels, so the window of opportunity to turn this around is closing fast. We only need to look at more recent events made more intense by climate change, such as the Buller district and Marlborough regional flooding, to be reminded of just how important and urgent this is. For the sake of our futures and those of our children, we must act now. A collective effort involving every sector of the economy, every community, and every Government agency is needed to tackle the climate crisis.