Feature | NDC
Published on: 28. October 2025

Agriculture: How New Zealand is watering down its methane targets

New Zealand’s sheep population vastly outnumbers its human residents. (picture alliance / Westend61 | Michael Runkel)

Citing the controversial concept of "temperature neutrality", New Zealand is significantly weakening its reduction target for methane emissions. Scientists warn of a dangerous precedent.

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Last updated: 28. October 2025

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