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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 30]
Call For Better Protection Of Important Landscapes
Tuesday, 18 May 2004, 10:27 am | Environmental Defence Society
New Zealand's outstanding landscapes are disappearing at an unprecedented rate according to a new Environmental Defence Society (EDS) report. More >>
Greenhouse Agreements acceptable but limits needed
Tuesday, 3 February 2004, 2:25 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says that the announcement by the Minister of Energy today that the government intends to enter into greenhouse negotiations with Carter Holt Harvey and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited is "to be expected." More >>
EDS asks for investigation of oil tanker threat
Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 4:53 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has called for an urgent review of the rules governing oil tanker visits to New Zealand. This follows the release today of the report into the grounding of the Capella Voyager off Marsden Point last year. The Capella Voyager ... More >>
Groups join forces to buy Kaikoura Island
Wednesday, 14 January 2004, 10:36 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) and the Native Forests Restoration Trust (the Trust) have joined forces in a fresh attempt to get Kaikoura Island into public ownership. Kaikoura Island is located in Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island, and ... More >>
Kyoto Forest Owners misleading NZ over sink credit
Tuesday, 30 December 2003, 11:29 am | Environmental Defence Society
Kyoto Forest Owners are making "grossly misleading and self-delusional statements" about alleged nationalisation of forest sinks, according to the Environmental Defence Society (EDS). More >>
Climate Change Business Conference & Trade Expo
Thursday, 11 December 2003, 9:26 am | Environmental Defence Society
Auckland is to host an international conference next year that will explore the business opportunities arising from climate change. More >>
Farm Greenhouse Gas Emissions are Farmers' Problem
Thursday, 4 September 2003, 5:30 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Federated Farmers view that research on animal methane emissions is for "public benefit" shows an extraordinary insensitivity to their own future says the Environmental Defence Society. More >>
Greenhouse gas emissions not on target says EDS
Friday, 29 August 2003, 9:54 am | Environmental Defence Society
The government's failure to tax methane emissions from animals may lead to New Zealand exceeding its allowable emissions by more than previously predicted, says Environmental Defence Society spokesman Garry Law. More >>
Losing our outstanding landscapes
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 3:41 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has welcomed the release of a special report into coastal subdivision by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. The report entitled Superb or Suburb? International case studies in management of icon ... More >>
EDS and NZ Govt Team Up to Create 360 Jobs
Tuesday, 11 March 2003, 11:11 am | EDS
EDS Best ShoreSM initiative to bring value-added contact centre and applications development employment opportunities to New Zealand More >>
Government's purchase of Waikawau Bay welcomed
Thursday, 27 February 2003, 7:55 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society, a legal action group for the environment, has welcomed the announcement that the Government has purchased the University of Auckland's Waikawau Bay property for public reserve purposes. More >>
Kyoto Signature Welcomed
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 2:57 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society today welcomed New Zealand’s ratification of the Kyoto climate change Protocol. More >>
Climate Change Policy A Little Improved
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 5:59 pm | Environmental Defence Society
“Too late and not a clear enough signal, is the Environmental Defence Society’s reaction to the Government confirming its carbon charge would not start until 2007 and the failure to put a floor price on the charge. More >>
Australian Industry 2, NZ 0, On Climate Change
Monday, 22 April 2002, 11:48 am | Environmental Defence Society
There is a marked contrast between New Zealand and leading Australian industries on greenhouse gas generated climate change says the Environmental Defence Society. More >>
NZ Far From Meeting Greenhouse Obligation
Wednesday, 17 April 2002, 9:25 am | Environmental Defence Society
A year ago the Auditor General reported on New Zeeland’s efforts in meeting its obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. More >>
Opponents of Ratification Wrong Again
Thursday, 6 December 2001, 10:39 am | Environmental Defence Society
The opponents of New Zealand ratifying the Kyoto climate change protocol fear Australian reluctance to sign might mean they face less cost and thereby out perform us economically. Not so says Environmental Defence Society climate spokesperson Garry Law. More >>
Forest Sinks Not Invalidated
Monday, 12 November 2001, 11:37 am | Environmental Defence Society
The announcement of a group of experts from London that forest sinks may not be permanent is another attempt to sway negotiators at the Marrakech climate negotiations to an extreme view, according to the Environmental Defence Society. More >>
New Zealand Needs To Ratify Kyoto
Wednesday, 7 November 2001, 9:14 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has reacted to a call from Carter Holt Harvey to halt progress towards ratifying the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Climate Change Convention on Climate Change. More >>
Call-In Request for Power Stations Denied
Tuesday, 15 May 2001, 3:22 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) says the government's refusal to use its call-in powers for proposed new power stations indicate it is not prepared to "walk the talk" when it comes to climate change. More >>
