Climate Change Champions

The NZVA Climate Change Champions meet online once a month to discuss climate action, receive advice and support, and hear from a variety of guest speakers. Climate Change Champions can be veterinarians, veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians, practice managers or anyone else who works in the veterinary industry.

Become a Climate Change Champion!

Upcoming meetings

VetSalus Directors Mark Bryan and Ilyse Jennens will be exploring the impacts of climate change on animal, human and environmental health, and discuss efforts to mitigate and adapt from the perspective of livestock veterinarians.

Date: Friday 26 September 2025
Time: 2-3pm
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82305043198?pwd=JPmeYnZqBTVJ6I1TZ8naO9bQ6v10vO.1
Meeting ID: 823 0504 3198
Passcode: 802402

Date: Friday 10 October 2025
Time: 2-3pm
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82305043198?pwd=JPmeYnZqBTVJ6I1TZ8naO9bQ6v10vO.1
Meeting ID: 823 0504 3198
Passcode: 802402

Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 2-3pm
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82305043198?pwd=JPmeYnZqBTVJ6I1TZ8naO9bQ6v10vO.1
Meeting ID: 823 0504 3198
Passcode: 802402

Date: Friday 12 December 2025
Time: 2-3pm
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82305043198?pwd=JPmeYnZqBTVJ6I1TZ8naO9bQ6v10vO.1
Meeting ID: 823 0504 3198
Passcode: 802402

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Recorded meetings

For recordings of meetings with guest speakers, please see our dedicated Webinars page.

Friday 9 May 2025
- The group discussed ways to talk to people about climate change and inspire action.

Friday 11 October 2024
- The group discussed a Vets for Climate Action webinar about environmentally sustainable options for dog food.
Friday 12 July 2024
- The group discussed ways New Zealand veterinary services can help companion and production animal clients reduce the increasing risks of climate change.
Friday 14 June 2024
- Jane Ough shared her upcoming plenary session for the 2024 NZVA and NZVNA Conference, and the group discussed waste management protocols.
Friday 3 November 2023
- The team at Holistic Vets do a walk-through of their clinic and share some of the climate change initiatives they've implemented.