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Environmental Defence Society
EDS speaks for the environment. It has influence.
Since 1971, EDS has been driving environmental protection in Aotearoa New Zealand
through law and policy change. That's why it's one of this country's most influential non-
profit organisations when it comes to achieving better environmental outcomes.
EDS has expertise in key disciplines including law, planning, landscape and science. It
operates as a policy think-tank, a litigation advocate, and a collaborator – bringing together
the private and public sectors for constructive engagement.
EDS runs conferences and seminars on topical issues, including an annual Environmental
Summit and the Climate Change and Business Conference.
EDS is a registered charity and donations to it are tax-deductible.
Environmental Defence Society - Latest News [Page 10]
A Zero Carbon Act for New Zealand
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 1:05 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says that the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s latest report is “a compelling read from someone who knows what he’s talking about.” More >>
EDS calls for donations to support 2 key areas
Friday, 23 February 2018, 9:13 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS calls for donations to support 2 key areas of New Zealand: Mackenzie Country & Te Mata Peak More >>
EDS Welcomes Mackenzie Country Report but calls for action
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 10:07 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS says that the Mackenzie Basin Agency Alignment Report , released yesterday, is an important step forward in the fight to save the Mackenzie Country from large-scale dairy intensification. More >>
EDS happy with Minister’s approach on King Salmon farms
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 2:16 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has expressed support for the approach being taken by the Minister of Fisheries on the King Salmon report and recommendations that he released today. More >>
EDS releases first working paper from RMA reform project
Sunday, 11 February 2018, 2:27 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS releases first working paper from Resource Management Reform Project EDS has released its first working paper as part of its RM Reform Project. The project is taking a first principles look at how New Zealand’s resource management system ... More >>
EDS welcomes Craggy Range decision
Saturday, 23 December 2017, 11:45 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has welcomed the decision of Craggy Range Winery to restore Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay to its original condition. More >>
EDS Calls for Commission of Inquiry into Fisheries Managemen
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 11:50 am | EDS
Earlier this week Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash announced the creation of Fisheries New Zealand as a dedicated business unit within the Ministry of Primary Industries. More >>
EDS calls for an independent inquiry into fisheries
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:05 am | Environmental Defence Society
In response to the release of the Future Catch report by the New Zealand Initiative earlier this week, EDS has called for a wide-ranging public inquiry into New Zealand’s fisheries management system. More >>
Port Pegasus salmon canned
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 5:07 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has confirmed that the proposed salmon farm at Port Pegasus, a remote part of Stewart Island, is not going to proceed. At a meeting of the Southland Aquaculture Reference Group earlier this week, it was decided that ... More >>
EDS releases new report on Biobanking in New Zealand
Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 4:08 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS releases new report on Biobanking in New Zealand The Environmental Defence Society has released a new research report aimed at exploring how habitat banking could contribute to the management of New Zealand’s biodiversity. Banking ... More >>
EDS welcomes strong line up for the environment
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 2:21 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) is delighted with the portfolio allocation in the new Government. More >>
EDS welcomes new government and environmental reforms
Friday, 20 October 2017, 12:27 pm | Environmental Defence Society
“The policy commitments from Labour, NZ First and the Greens promise a remarkably progressive trajectory for the environment and conservation over the next 3 years,” says EDS CEO Gary Taylor. More >>
Gov Report Confirms Need for More Action on Climate Change
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 11:24 am | Environmental Defence Society
The latest in the series of environmental assessment reports from the Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand confirms the need for more urgent action to curb our burgeoning greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
Australia/NZ Climate Change & Business Conference, Auckland
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 8:01 am | Environmental Defence Society
Delegates at a climate a climate and business conference in Auckland are calling for a statutory climate commission to set and monitor New Zealand’s carbon budgets. More >>
EDS Climate Change & Business Summit: 10-11 October
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 2:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The world is changing fast. Technological advancements, political upheavals, and ecological deterioration are causing massive disruption to business as usual. An economic revolution is underway. And underpinning it all is climate change. More >>
Tourism sector urged to get active in environmental advocacy
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 3:32 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has urged the tourism sector to get more active in advocating for New Zealand’s natural heritage at the Tourism Export Council’s conference in Te Anau today. More >>
EDS Welcomes New Commitments to Freshwater Reform
Friday, 11 August 2017, 3:34 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS Welcomes New Commitments to Freshwater Reform From National And Labour And Criticises Federated Farmers for Misleading Comments More >>
Day 2 from EDS Conference Tipping Points
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 4:57 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Day 2 from EDS Conference Tipping Points Nature would have legal status under a government with the Greens “at its heart,” day two of the Environmental Defence Society’s Tipping Points conference heard. More >>
Day One from EDS Conference Tipping Points
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 11:31 am | Environmental Defence Society
It was freshwater policies at 10 paces on the first day of the Environmental Defence Society’s Tipping Points conference yesterday, with both National and Labour releasing their policies. More >>
EDS strongly supports call for Climate Commission
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:15 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS strongly supports call for Climate Commission The Environmental Defence Society has strongly endorsed the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s call for the establishment of a Climate Commission. More >>
