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NZCPS Seminar - Monday 30 June
To v iew a summary of the evening's proceedings, click here.
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Conflict in Paradise: the transformation of rural New Zealand (Auckland, 11-12 June 2008)
Conflict in Paradise: the Transformation of Rural New Zealand was held in Auckland on 11-12 June. Conference papers are now available on the conference website (click here) and will be posted in hard copy to all registrants. A conference communiqué is also available for viewing here including details regarding the newly established Sustainable Land Use Forum, its purpose and establishment members.
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Climate Change Policy Seminar
Wednesday 19 March, 5.15pm - 7.30pm
Deloitte, Auckland
Book Launch of Beyond the Tide: Integrating the management of New Zealand's coasts
The Environmental Defence Society and the Auckland Regional Council cordially invite you attend the launch of this important publication that explores the challenges in managing our coast and identifies practical ways in which a more integrated approach can lead to improved environmental outcomes.
3rd Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference (Brisbane, 30-31 August 2007)
This will be the pre-eminent climate change conference for business in our region and will build on the success of the first and second conferences (November 2004 in Auckland and February 2006 in Adelaide). The conference will again focus sharply on the impact of climate change on businesses, especially in terms of risks and opportunities. Registration is now open. Visit the conference website for more information.
EDS Seminar Series: National Policy Statement Forum, 13 August 2007, Auckland
Following on from the Environmental Defence Society's 2007 national conference, Beyond the RMA, we are holding a series of workshops designed to continue the discussion about improving the Resource Management Act . The conference was notable for broad agreement across a range of stakeholders on the need for greater national guidance on key resource management issues.
Presentation by Helen Stokes, Deputy Head of International Emissions Trading at the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Auckland, 19 June 2007)
Helen Stokes is an expert in emissions trading and is leading the UK's transition into Phase 2 of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Her presentation was very relevant to the New Zealand context in which multi-party consensus seems to be building around the creation of an emissions trading scheme here. It provided a good opportunity to understand how emissions trading works and what it will mean for business and for civil society in New Zealand. EDS and the British High Commission are grateful to Bell Gully for hosting the event. Download the presentation Helen Stokes EDS June 07.
Beyond the Resource Management Act
30-31 May 2007 The Langham Hotel, Auckland
What might the next generation of environmental planning legislation in New Zealand look like? Is the RMA up to addressing the significant environmental issues currently facing New Zealand? If not, can it be retrofitted or do we need more fundamental reform? Is the RMA able to handle cumulative effects, strategic planning issues, resource allocation and infrastructure needs effectively? What of compliance costs? These issues were explored at the conference in a thorough examination of the RMA in practice within the context of international experience and best practice.
EDS Seminar Series: Political Forum on Climate Change Policy (Auckland, 23 February 2007; Wellington 16 May 2007)
EDS launched its new Seminar Series with a political forum on Climate Change Policy. The Hon David Parker the Minister responsible for climate change issues and Minister of Energy, Nick Smith the National Party's spokesperson on the Environment, Jeanette Fitzsimons Green Party Co-leader and Peter Neilson CEO of the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development engaged in a vigorous debate on the future of climate change policy in New Zealand. Download the transcript below.
EDS Climate Seminar Transcript (221K)
This highly successful seminar was followed by a similar event in Wellington on 16 May 2007. The Wellington event was hosted in association with the Climate Change and Business Centre and the Institute for Policy Studies, Victoria University of Wellington. Read a summary of the discussion:
2nd Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference (Adelaide, 20-21 February 2006)
Over 350 delegates attended this two day event. A highlight of the conference was the Leaders' Forum on Day 1, in which Federal, State and Provincial ministers and senior executives of four of Australia's leading companies discussed climate change in a conversation moderated by former NSW Premier, Bob Carr. The clear message throughout the presentations and from all speakers was that business - and state governments - want clear policy on climate change so that they can make long term investment decisions.For more information about this conference and to download conference papers, please visit the conference website.
Seachange05: Managing our coastal waters and oceans (Auckland, November 2005)
This conference explored how best to manage the impacts of coastal development and water-based activities on New Zealand's rich marine heritage. New Zealand's top coastal and marine academics, scientists and managers came together to critically review local knowledge and practice and to identify how we can do better. International speakers included Philip Burgess, Director of International Marine in the Australian Department of Environment and Heritage and Professor Richard Kenchington, Visitng Orofessor at the Centre for Maritime Policy at the University of Wollongong. Papers from the conference are available in CD format from the Publications page.
Inaugural Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference (Auckland, 3-5 November 2004)
This very successful inaugural event was held in Auckland during November 2004. For more information about this conference and to access conference papers, please visit the conference website.
The New Zealand Coastal Conference: Development and conservation of our coasts and lakesides (Auckland, August 2004)
This conference, held in association with the New Zealand Coastal Society and the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects critically examined the management of coastal development in New Zealand. It profiled examples of best practice for coastal subdivision and development, drawn from local and international experience and provided an opportunity for participants to workshop solutions. Papers from the event can be pruchased in CD ROM format from the Publications page.
Reclaiming Our Heritage: The New Zealand Landscape Conference (Auckland, 26-27 July 2003)
This conference, co-hosted by The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects, examined the issues surrounding the loss of our outstanding and special landscapes, both coastal and rural, from a number of different perspectives. The conference also heard of concerns about the alienation of outstanding landscapes by the high country tenure review. To order a published copy of the proceedings please visit the Publications page.
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