Sam is a climate change adaptation specialist with experience in climate change impact assessment, dynamic adaptation planning, and delivery across New Zealand Government and the private sector. Sam has experience in the development and application of innovative climate change risk assessment approaches, collaborative adaptation plans, and resilience strategy, with particular expertise in assessing climate change interactions and responses within the natural environment and resources.
With a strong background in practical climate change adaptation and environmental management, Sam advocates a strong nature-based solutions approach in the delivery of sustainable and resilient places and spaces.