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Emma Corbett

Manager, Adaptation Priorities

Emma Corbett is the Adaptation Priorities Manager at the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. Emma brings a strong commitment to collaborative leadership and expertise in climate adaptation policy. She has extensive central government experience, is the policy manager lead for the New Zealand Flood Map and led the delivery of New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Plan. Emma has also held senior roles internationally, including the initiation and development of an environmental consultancy. Emma is also on the Interim Board of the Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals.

WORKSHOP: Adaptation planning

- Hear about the latest Climate Change Response Amendment Bill requirements for adaptation plans 

- Introduction to New Zealand’s second national adaptation plan

Thank you to our conference partners

Kaihautu lead partner

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Networking & Whakawhanaungatanga Partner

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Emerging Talent Partner

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Local Government Networking Breakfast Sponsor

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KEY DATES

Registrations open for ASAP Members: 8 June 2026
Registrations open for Non Members: 18 June 2026

Draft programme released: End June 2026
Earlybird ends: 21 July 2026
Conference: 20-21 August 2026

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

James Hughes
Angela Sutherland
Emma Corbett
Lara Taylor
Lisa McPherson

CONFERENCE CONTACT

Lea Boodee,
OnCue Conferences

lea@on-cue.co.nz

03 928 0620

Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals

www.asap.org.nz

ASAP
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