New Zealand has always been shaped by natural forces - Sitting between two oceans and across the boundary of two tectonic plates, New Zealand has a rare mix of natural advantages: high mountains and deep lakes, geothermal steam, windswept plains and growing solar potential. Together, they underpin one of the world’s most renewable electricity systems. Today, over 80% of New Zealand’s electricity comes from renewable sources, with the country aspiring to reach 100% by 2030.
The Ross Sea region is one of the most pristine marine environments on Earth, and home to the world’s largest marine protected area. Aotearoa New Zealand helped lead the international effort to protect it and continues to support the science that will help safeguard its future.
Aotearoa New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most innovative organisations championing wool and natural fibres, in place of nylon and other plastics.
Before sustainability became a significant part of business and regenerative agriculture was widely understood, AgriSea was already at work on its climate-friendly biostimulants. In 1996, co-founders Jill Bradley and Keith Atwood left their jobs to experiment with a garage-brewed seaweed solution. That leap of faith has grown into a powerhouse of agricultural innovation, pushing the limits of what’s possible in biotech, farming, and marine ecosystem regeneration.
Transport is a significant source of global emissions, making innovative solutions vital for a cleaner future. Aotearoa New Zealand is at the forefront, with two pioneering companies redefining navigation on land and water.
Founded by Helen Paul Smith and Scott Smith in 2010, ŌKU New Zealand produces high-quality, award-winning, B Corp- certified wellness products made from native Aotearoa New Zealand botanicals. The company prioritises sustainability and traditional practices, with a strong commitment to sharing mātauranga me te reo Māori (Māori knowledge and language) with the world.
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