Briefing to the incoming ministers for the Environment and Conservation
This brief was created by the Adaptive Governance and Policy Group (Strategic Outcome 7), BioHeritage National Science Challenge, Ngā Koiora Tuku Iko. This Challenge aims…
Governance & Policy
How do we change our political system to best protect our biological heritage?
Policy Briefing
Report
Steps towards authentic Te Tiriti o Waitangi relationships at a local government level
The Review into the Future for Local Government (The Review) is an independent review exploring new approaches to local governance where communities can “prosper and…
Publication
Complementarity of indigenous and western scientific approaches for monitoring forest state
Cross-cultural environmental monitoring systems inform on a broad suite of indicators relevant to both scientific and local communities. In this study, we used forest-plot-based survey…
Publication
Relational values provide common ground and expose multi-level constraints to cross-cultural wetland management
The unprecedented level of threat facing many of the world’s natural and cultural systems calls for the collaboration of multiple interest groups to engage in…
Summary
BRIEF: Growing community capacity and capability for large-scale restoration in Te Tai Tokerau
Community-led restoration initiatives face significant challenges in acquiring funding, advice, training and administrative support. These initiatives are increasingly being supported by Restoration Collectives operating over…
Summary
BRIEF: Me Tū ā-Uru – Together for a flourishing Aotearoa
Embracing Te Tiriti o Waitangi can foster a thriving community where everyone feels they belong. Together, we can create a flourishing Aotearoa that benefits both…
Webinar
Crazy & Ambitious 4: What is a good decision in biosecurity?
Online quick-fire presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4: ‘What is a good decision in biosecurity?’, with Melanie Newfield.
Report
Te Honongā Kawanatanga Māori – Palmerston North
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…
Report
Te Māra Tautāne
Te Māra Tautāne is a collaborative research project between hapū members of Te Māhurehure in the Rūātoki Valley, and researchers at the Centre for Indigenous…
Media
Striving for recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi motivates Dr Carwyn Jones
Dr Carwyn Jones’ vision is to see Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the law given equal mana. Carwyn who holds a PhD in law and…
Presentation
Biodiversity Instruments Briefing Note
The BioHeritage Challenge and the Adaptive Governance & Policy team (S07) commissioned the Climate Innovation Lab to identify the potential for innovative finance and funding…
Webinar
How to talk about co-governance of our bioheritage
November 2021 The Adaptive Governance & Policy team aims to ‘break the mould’ and build new systems, policies and capability that will provide much…
Media
The Eco-index research programme: Aotearoa New Zealand’s answer for effective investment in biodiversity restoration
Catherine Kirby is the Communication & Relationships Manager for the Eco-index research programme as well as Programme Manager for the People, Cities & Nature research programme, part of…
Policy Briefing
Diversity of backgrounds and world views are crucial for effective conservation outcomes
The Options Development Group convened by the Department of Conservation has proposed a set of recommendations that, if enacted, are predicted to improve biodiversity outcomes…
Report
A Tika Transition to a Flourishing Aotearoa: Guidance to inform a ‘tika’ transition
This policy and decision-making guidance is based on: Bargh, M., 2019. ‘A Tika Transition’. In D., Hall (ed.), A Careful Revolution. Wellington. Bridget Williams Books,…
Publication
THESIS: Treatment of environmental considerations within New Zealand’s biosecurity framework
Environmental considerations should be given equitable weight within the decision-making processes of New Zealand’s biosecurity framework. This is especially important in a time when environmental…
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