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.
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 >>
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 >>