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biodiversity

Enviro research funding “fragmented” – Expert Reaction

Enviro research funding “fragmented” – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 December 202010 December 2020

There’s a disconnect between the environmental research the Government says is important – like freshwater and biodiversity – and the […]

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Environmental disruption could cause more pandemics – Expert Reaction

Environmental disruption could cause more pandemics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 October 2020

An international report looks at the link between the degradation of nature and increasing pandemic risks. The Intergovernmental Platform on […]

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What do farmers think about biodiversity on their land? – Expert Reaction

What do farmers think about biodiversity on their land? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 September 2020

Over 90 per cent of sheep and beef farmers surveyed acknowledge the benefits of managing biodiversity on their farmland, according […]

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Biodiversity Strategy launched – Expert Reaction

Biodiversity Strategy launched – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 August 2020

The Minister for Conservation has launched a long-term strategy aiming to keep ecosystems resilient and varied. Te Mana o te […]

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Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction

Oceans threatened on multiple fronts – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 October 201930 October 2019

Our oceans and coasts are feeling the pressure on all fronts as the cumulative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human activities […]

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DOC Biodiversity Strategy – Expert Reaction

DOC Biodiversity Strategy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 August 201919 August 2019

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is developing a new biodiversity strategy which sets out how it hopes to protect and grow […]

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Global extinction rates accelerating – Expert Reaction

Global extinction rates accelerating – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 May 201910 May 2019

One million species are threatened with extinction and the rate of species extinction is accelerating, a global report warns.  The UN’s Intergovernmental […]

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SPCA calls for ban on 1080 – In The News

SPCA calls for ban on 1080 – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 09 January 201911 January 2019

On Tuesday, the SPCA called for a ban on using poisons, including 1080, to kill animals. The SPCA statement said they […]

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MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

MfE reports on changes to NZ’s landscapes – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 April 201813 February 2019

The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]

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OECD rates NZ’s environmental performance – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 March 201703 August 2018

The OECD’s latest report on New Zealand’s environmental performance warns that the country’s growth is starting to show environmental limits, […]

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