Why “Transitioning” Matters

“Transitioning” is not just a buzzword. It speaks to a necessary shift — from reactive systems to adaptive ones, from short-term fixes to long-term thinking.

In practical terms, transitioning can mean:

Moving from reactive building maintenance to proactive asset risk planning.

Shifting from compliance-driven sustainability to integrated climate strategies.

Evolving from isolated decision-making to whole-system thinking.

These aren’t just technical upgrades. They require cultural change, strategic clarity, and access to up-to-date, relevant guidance. That’s exactly what our new page aims to deliver.

Who Is This For?

Our Transitioning resource is for professionals and leaders who:

Manage infrastructure, buildings, or public assets.

Report on climate-related risk, ESG, or compliance frameworks.

Lead sustainability or resilience initiatives within government or business.

Need to translate climate science, policy, or regulation into real-world action.

You might be working in housing, transport, health, education, or energy. Whatever your field, if you're asking “what do we need to do to prepare?” — this is for you.

What You'll Find on the Transitioning Page

1. Building and Infrastructure Resilience

We share insights from our work on roof and building condition assessments, highlighting how small issues (like leaking roofs) become critical risks when left unchecked. You'll find guidance on creating practical, risk-informed maintenance plans that stretch your budget further while safeguarding your assets.

2. Climate Risk and Disclosure

New climate disclosure requirements (such as TCFD and ISSB-aligned reporting) are placing pressure on organisations to understand and articulate their climate risks. We demystify these frameworks through short, expert-led videos that break down:

What the disclosures mean

Why they matter

How to take the first steps

This helps finance teams, boards, and operations leads get on the same page — fast.

3. Strategic Adaptation and Decision-Making

Planning for climate uncertainty requires systems thinking. Our content explores how to set up adaptive decision-making frameworks — where teams work from shared priorities, revisit key assumptions, and respond in real time to changing environmental, financial, and regulatory conditions.

How We Built It

The page reflects a growing shift in our practice: from static reports and one-off projects, to ongoing engagement, learning, and evolution. Many of the videos are short, podcast-style interviews featuring our team and external experts discussing what’s changing in their fields — and what needs to happen next.

We’ve prioritised:

Short-form, accessible content (videos are 30–90 seconds)

Clear language — avoiding jargon and focusing on real-world applications

Actionable insights — each piece offers a takeaway you can apply or share

We'll be regularly updating the page with new materials, including:

Webinars and presentations

Downloadable tools

Case studies and lessons learned from the field

Why We’re Doing This

We believe knowledge should be shared — especially in times of transition. For too long, vital insights have been buried in PDFs, gated reports, or isolated within consultancy engagements. We want to shift that.

The Transitioning page is part of our commitment to open up the conversation and make it easier for people to find support, learn from others, and take practical action. You don’t need to wait until you have a perfect plan — you just need to start somewhere.

Visit Now: Let’s Take the First Step Together

If you're asking yourself:

How do we adapt our assets to climate change?

What risks should we prioritise?

How do I communicate this to my board or community?

...then we invite you to explore the page and see what resonates.

👉 Visit the Transitioning Page here:
www.whakahaere.com/transitioning

We’d love your feedback — and if you have topics you want us to cover next, reach out.