Q: What would it take for New Zealand to be a leader in ocean management? … a Pacific and Southern oceans institute
Hon. Dr Nick Smith’s statement that ‘New Zealand’s ambition is to be a leader in oceans management’ is to be congratulated. This, combined with the creation of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary on 29 September, puts New Zealand on a trajectory to make real progress at a local, national and global level – however there is still...
A ‘Pacific and Southern Ocean Institute’ in New Zealand?
Last night we floated the idea of a ‘Pacific and Southern Ocean Institute’ – an independent institution charged with creating a place for bringing together ocean research and developing public policy in a considered and integrated way before it gets to the Cabinet table. See also the following media release. This idea was discussed at the...
“The Great Climate Voter Debate” Live streaming tonight 7pm
Tonight will see TV3’s Samantha Hayes host the ‘The Great Climate Voter Debate’ between politicians from the National, Labour, Green, New Zealand First and Internet Mana parties. The debate has been organised by a collaboration of New Zealand NGOs: Forest&Bird, Generation Zero, 350 Aotearoa, Greenpeace, Oxfam New Zealand and WWF as part of the Climate...
New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute presentation tonight
This evening the New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute will host a presentation at Victoria University on climate change and the opportunities for New Zealand’s economy: ‘Preparing for White Swans: Climate Change and opportunities for the economy’. The concept of the ‘black swan’, popularized during the global financial crisis, refers to events that are highly...
James Hansen asks Key to lead on climate change
Below is a press release following NASA climate scientist James Hansen’s talks in New Zealand. Only minor variations have been made for the purposes of this blog. At the end of his tour of New Zealand, eminent climate scientist Dr James Hansen has written an open letter to Prime Minister John Key on behalf of...
Report on the State of New Zealand’s Future
While Wendy was in Boston she presented this report at the World Futures Conference. [slideshare id=4769187&doc=sustainablefutureinstitute14july2020finalforweb-202020205146-phpapp01&type=d] To download this report or see more presentations please visit the presentations page on our website.
Freezing for World Environment Day
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phpR3fvcN84] Today the SF team locked up the office and went down to Lambton Quay to join in on the ‘freeze‘. The event this year was to highlight the need to unite to combat climate change, with world leaders to negotiate a new global climate treaty in December. Last year 200 people were involved, so it’s...
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