Carbon Budgeting: Integrated Planning for Climate Action
Thursday, August 8, 2013
The more it is recognised that pricing instruments such as the ETS are simply tools, and the real action lies in how carbon budgets are set, the greater will …
Genetic Engineers Get Approval to Bypass Regulator
Thursday, June 20, 2013
The Sustainability Council has begun High Court action to appeal a ruling that allows genetically engineered plants to be grown in New Zealand without any regulatory approval.
A surprise decision …
The TPP: No Partnership with the Environment
Sunday, June 2, 2013
The environment will be a major loser under terms put forward for the latest free trade deal
The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed arrangement between New Zealand, the US …
Risk Bearers Best Placed to Make Decisions
Sunday, April 14, 2013
If a local community does not itself want to amend a council plan to allow a particular RMA activity to proceed then that is a good sign that it …
Board Member Resigns to Focus on New Role
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Dame Susan Devoy has resigned as a member of the Sustainability Council’s board as a consequence of her appointment as the new Race Relations Commissioner. In her letter of …
Nanocosmetics: Ombudsman Supports Public Right to Know
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Ombudsman has upheld the public’s right to know about the use of nanoparticles in cosmetic products.
The decision is significant because the Ombudsman roundly dismisses arguments frequently used by …
EPA publishes list of nanocosmetic products
Thursday, December 13, 2012
As of this month, cosmetic products notified as containing nano ingredients will be listed on the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) website.
Cosmetic and personal care products that contain nano-sized ingredients …
TPP Negotiators on Notice to Protect the Environment—Poll
Thursday, December 6, 2012
An opinion poll shows a clear majority of New Zealanders reject the concept of foreign investors having any ability to sue the government offshore if is sets stronger environmental …
GM wheat: time does not make the market grow fonder
Wednesday, June 5, 2013