Governance & Policy

How do we change our political system to best protect our biological heritage?

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For a Tika Transition: strengthen rangatiratanga

We examine two prominent environmental issues – sea level rise and taonga species protection – facing iwi, hapū, Māori and the Crown, exploring the barriers,…
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Report

Scaling Climate Finance: Biodiversity Instruments

This Concept Paper identifies unrealised opportunities for increasing investment into projects and activities that preserve, support and expand Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique biological heritage. Redirecting…
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Policy Briefing

The Eco-index: A tool to guide investment in biodiversity restoration

We have expertise in Aotearoa New Zealand ecology, sustainability, economics, social science, communication, database infrastructure, artificial intelligence, statistical modelling and strategy. Our 2020-2024 programme is…
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Potential for cascading impacts of environmental change and policy on indigenous culture

Global environmental and societal changes threaten the cultures of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLC). Despite the importance of IPLC worldviews and knowledge to sustaining…
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Report

Social Discount Rates in Cost Benefit Analysis of Regional Pest Management Plans: Guidance and Recommendations for the Uninitiated

Decisions concerning pest management frequently carry long-term consequences for the environment and human interests. This situation then leads to a pertinent question: should we value…
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Biocultural Hysteresis Inhibits Adaptation to Environmental Change

Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLC) often use natural resources as both a reason and mechanism for environmental management, yet a number of environmental, social,…
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Managing and protecting native biodiversity on-farm – what do sheep and beef farmers think?

Despite one-third of New Zealand’s landmass being protected as public conservation land, the country still faces significant conservation challenges. Nearly 50% of the country’s landmass…
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Conservation translocations of fauna in Aotearoa New Zealand: a review

There have been numerous declines and extinctions of native fauna in Aotearoa New Zealand since human settlement. Against this background of loss there have been…
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Report

Me Tū ā-Uru An Action Plan for a Flourishing an Abundant Environment 2023

This report presents a vision for a healthier natural environment, and for healthier long-term human and environmental relationships.
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Webinar

Crazy & Ambitious 4: Social-ecological relationships driving ecosystem regeneration

Online presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4: Social-ecological relationships driving ecosystem regeneration, with Danielle Shanahan, Zealandia and Joanne Clapcott, Cawthron Institute.
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Te Honongā Kawanatanga Māori – Final Report

This project has been designed to assist DOC to better understand their challenges and priorities when partnering with Māori, identifying material and resources likely to…
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Media

Future Visions For Te Taiao’ film competition explores ideas on environmental protection

A short film competition is inviting people to look at innovative ways for better environmental outcomes through a Treaty lens. Te Aorewa Rolleston spoke to…
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Indigenous peoples: Conservation paradox

The customs and culture of indigenous peoples often reflect a deep knowledge of local biodiversity that leads to ecologically responsible behavior. As a result, conservationists…
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Webinar

When the Crown controls mātauranga

June 2023   It’s been 11 years since the release of Ko Aotearoa Tēnei – a Waitangi Tribunal report into the Wai 262 claim concerning…
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Webinar

Finance for our future: Biodiversity Instruments Launch

Deputy Vice Chancellor Māori at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, Rāwinia Higgins ,opens the speaking at the Biodiversity Instruments Launch in Wellington.…
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SO7 scoping panel report

This report was put together by the Strategic Outcome 7 group, focused on building biological heritage resilience with the right policy and governance instruments. Scoping…
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