New Zealand urges better disaster planning to protect infrastructure from climate change risks.

New Zealand's Infrastructure Commission report calls for government support to manage risks from natural disasters, urging better national standards, data, and a single coordinating body for recovery and adaptation. The report highlights the high costs of rebuilding infrastructure post-disaster, with the country facing some of the highest losses as a percentage of GDP among OECD nations. Infrastructure New Zealand recommends enhancing resilience and adaptation planning to address increasing risks due to climate change.

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