Dr Rod Carr: CHA Conference 2023
Climate adaptation in housing: infrastructure, risk, and long-term planning
Dr. Carr brings critical perspective to the intersection of climate change, planning, and housing, drawing on his extensive leadership across New Zealand's key institutions. His experience chairing the National Infrastructure Advisory Board and leading the Reserve Bank of New Zealand through roles including Deputy Governor and Acting Governor provides unique insight into how climate risks affect long-term infrastructure investment, financial stability, and housing development decisions.
In this interview, Dr. Carr explores how climate change is fundamentally reshaping planning and housing policy in Aotearoa. His decade as Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury, combined with governance roles at the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce, positions him to address both the theoretical frameworks and practical implementation challenges facing communities as they adapt housing and urban planning to climate realities. His Ph.D. in Insurance and Risk Management further informs his analysis of climate vulnerability and resilience.
