TEU Climate Pulse Survey: How Climate Change is Affecting our Members.
July 8, 2025
A recent pulse survey by the Tiakina te Taiao Advisory Group shows that climate change is having a real impact on members’ lives – both at home and at work.
- 40% of respondents reported that extreme weather events such as flooding, landslides, and coastal erosion had affected their homes and neighbourhoods.
- These events often caused stress, disrupted work and study, and placed additional pressure on households.
- 80% of respondents said their workplaces should be doing more on climate action and sustainability; many also called for stronger leadership and meaningful involvement in shaping decisions.
Respondents highlighted key policy areas that impact climate and sustainability education in our tertiary education sector:
- Tertiary education and funding cuts (78%)
- Changes to Marsden funding (75%)
- Disestablishment of Te Pūkenga (43%)
Concerns were also raised about the erosion of interdisciplinary research and academic freedom – both crucial for advancing climate mitigation and adaptation.