Climate forum reader 2025

Climate and nature risks are now recognised as core to governance, strategy, risk management, capital allocation and long-term performance. Boards are under pressure to balance immediate demands with the need for resilience and competitiveness.

Prepared for the 2025 IoD/Chapter Zero NZ Climate Governance Forum, this Reader presents articles and resources selected to help directors strengthen oversight, test assumptions and position their organisations to thrive in a climate- and nature-changed world – today and into the future.

The Climate Forum Reader is a curated collection of summaries and resources, exploring:

• • Climate as a competitive edge
  • Lessons from the front line
  • Leading in the age of disruption
  • Embedding sustainability into strategy
  • Climate in the boardroom

From high-level strategy to practical examples from directors, these materials provide essential guidance for organisations seeking to manage risk, capture opportunity and govern with confidence. Whether you are just getting started or refining your approach, these insights support effective decision-making.

For further depth and detail, the full articles and resources are available on the Chapter Zero New Zealand website.