Tim Jones is a climate fiction writer and climate activist. As a writer, his latest book is climate fiction novel Emergency Weather (2023); as an activist, he's actively involved in campaigning for low-carbon transport and an end to coal mining and use in Aotearoa, as well as opposition to the Government's plans to fast-track environmentally destructive mines and motorways.

In this webinar, he drew on experience from both sides of his work to talk about where New Zealand has got to on climate policy, how we got here, and what might happen next. Tim covered policy and psychology, empathy and emissions – expect some trenchant comments, some considered remarks, and a lively discussion!

Date: Wednesday July 10th
Time: 7:00PM

Photo: Ebony Lamb

As an activist, Tim has had a long involvement in environment, climate and transport issues. He’s currently the President of Living Streets Aotearoa, the national organisation advocating for pedestrians and for walking. Since 2007, he's been an organising group member of Coal Action Network Aotearoa, which campaigns for the end of coal mining and use in Aotearoa. Tim was also the co-convenor of the Save the Basin Campaign when it played a key role in preventing the construction of a motorway flyover at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

As a writer, Tim received the NZ Society of Authors Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship in 2022. He has had ten books of fiction and poetry published, many dealing with climate and environmental themes. His poem "Restraints" was included in Ōrangahau | Best New Zealand Poems 2022. His latest book is climate fiction novel Emergency Weather (The Cuba Press, 2023).