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Organisations interested in sustainable development
AIESEC in New ZealandAlso: www.aiesec.org AIESEC is global network of students and recent graduates running an international graduate employment exchange programme - "Developing youth, creating futures". Role: Developing individuals, with an overriding commitment to international co-operation and understanding. Values: Living Diversity; Acting Sustainably; Enjoying participation; Striving for Excellence; Demonstrating Integrity; Activating Leadership. Focus areas: Corporate Social Responsibility; Entrepreneurship; Higher education and learning; Information and society; Cultural understanding. ANEWNZAnewNZ has an interest in stimulating national renewal, with a vision to activate civic society towards a sustainable future - through a network of champions and a new wealth and progress model. Activities include: 2020 Vision NZ Project, development of a champion network; global Quality of Life Award; Public forums / workshops public surveys ANGOA (Association of Non-Governmental Organisation Aotearoa)Umbrella organisation for over 40 community NGOs, eg, Council of Social Services, Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations, etc. Its members cover all sectors of the NGO community - including community groups, welfare agencies, international development agencies, student, youth and women's organisations, churches and trade unions. BRANZ - Sustainable Construction ActivitiesThe Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) is an incorporated society owned and governed by the New Zealand building and construction industry. BRANZ provides the industry with an independent, research, testing, consulting and information resourc. Activities include:
BUSINESSCARE
- Sustainable Management (1) Nationwide Network of Local Coordinators (2) Training programme - "Toolkit for Change" (3) Information dissemination BUSINESS NEW ZEALANDMission: To promote economic growth for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
CENTRE for ADVANCED ENGINEERING (CAE)Mission: To advance New Zealand's economic growth and social progress through broadening national understanding of emerging technologies and facilitating early adoption of advanced technology solutions. Projects are initiated from one of five key technology platforms:
CENTRE for CATCHMENT ECOLOGY (CfCE)The Watershed Systems Centre for Catchment Ecology (CfCE) is situated in the Waitaki high country at the foot of the Southern Alps.CfCE operates as a not-for-profit community and regional development organisation undertaking practical and applied R&D programs in environmental planning for sustainable development. CfCE is the R&D subsidiary of Watershed Systems Limited, an independent superannuation investment company committed to funding UN Agenda 21 programs. COUNCIL for INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CID)The Council for International Development (CID) works to achieve effective high quality international development programmes which focus on the alleviation and eradication of poverty. CID works to enhance the capacity and participation of member agencies, the NZ Government and other sectors of the NZ community.
Deloitte's Global Environment and Sustainability ServicesDeloitte & Touche Global Environment and Sustainability Services is a global business line of more than 180 dedicated practitioners in more than 20 countries world-wide that are closely interlinked with Deloitte assurance services, risk and management consulting, and corporate financial services. The global firm can leverage our services with global coverage and in-depth industry knowledge. We offer a comprehensive approach to managing risks and opportunities related to environmental and social issues. With our global business line for Environment and Sustainability Services, we partner with clients to develop leading-edge tools and methodologies on a global scale in the areas of Sustainable Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Management Systems, Risk Management, climate change and Corporate Social Responsibility. Our multi-disciplinary teams offer a business-focused approach to managing the risks and opportunities of Sustainable Development. Our group has been involved with Sustainable Development issues since the Earth Summit in 1992 and has been working with industry, governments, and international organisations alike. Several of our clients have won reporting awards with their environmental or sustainability publications. ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS NETWORKSWhat? Not for Profit, membership organisations (over 500 members nationally) Why? ... to provide networking & solutions for greener, more sustainable business... How? encourage action & leadership. & Develop and provide a range of resources and information: programmes & resources on design for environment, clusters, GreenFleet, triple bottom line, labels & management systems, retailing, TNS, green products & guide, awards. Events: Seminars, trade shows & workshops throughout the year. (Growing number of international speakers) Lobbying: Local & central government policy. (e.g. to purchase greener products and services in government purchasing) Where? Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato (with new organisations in Dunedin and Wellington) Good national links/ contacts and have a formal partnership with the ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INC.EDS is a group of environmental professionals who use their professional skills to advocate better environmental outcomes for New Zealand. EDS is active in litigation, policy formulation, research and education as well as developing consensual agreements in areas of environmental conflict. EDS focuses on the protection of landscapes and cultural heritage, biodiversity protection and pollution reduction including climate change issues. ENGINEERS for SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYEngineers for Social Responsibility Inc. is an independent group of engineers who consider that being knowledgeable in the field of technology means that they also have a special obligation to the public at large. This includes raising the awareness of the engineering profession to the consequences of its activities and explaining and discussing the ramifications of developments in engineering and engineering works to the public. In these days of greater accountability, the professional can no longer hide behind a mask of "professionalism". ESR aims to:
ENVIRONMENT WAIKATOEnvironment Waikato is a regional council that manages and protects land, water, soil, air, coastal and geothermal resources in the central North Island of New Zealand. Environment Waikato also manages land transport, biosecurity and civil defence.
ESR - INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH LTDESR is a crown entity owned by the New Zealand Government but operating with an independent board of directors. Mission: "To protect people and their environment through science". What ESR does: "Deliver specialist science solutions tailor-made to individual challenges". ESR offers internationally respected expertise and rigorous scientific methodology in key specialist areas. FOREST RESEARCHKey Research Areas:
FOUNDATION for RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FRST)
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INSTITUTE of CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS of NEW ZEALAND (ICANZ)ICANZ is very serious about taking a leading role in SDR. Forming a Sustainable Development Reporting Taskforce to drive. Initial focus is on the Institute being a 'thought leader' Relationships; Sustainability Working Group ICANZ National Committees Other interested parties (Govt, Prof bodies) It may involve far more than reporting (As articulated by SWG) INSTITUTE of PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS of NEW ZEALAND (IPENZ)The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) is the professional body which represents professional engineers from all disciplines in New Zealand. Arising from the name of the Institution, the terms "engineering profession and professional engineer/engineering" are used by the Institution in the broadest possible way, inclusive of all those who use a systematic process of analysis, design/synthesis and implementation, strive to operate in a responsible manner governed by a code of ethics set by their peers, and who engage in continuing professional development to maintain the currency of their competence. INTERNATIONAL CENTRE for SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEERING and RESEARCH (ICSER)Charges: Fostering leadership, innovation, creativity and Entrepreneurship and promoting the role of engineering in sustainability, indigenous engineering and an understanding of people and cultures within the context of engineering. To achieve this, ICSER will provide research and teaching in sustainability on a faculty wide basis and to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Sustainability Engineering. The goals of the Sustainability Engineering Programme will be to provide an understanding of Sustainability Engineering and its application in ensuring that resources and the environment are available for future generations. ISAAC CENTRE for NATURE CONSERVATIONMission: To promote the conservation of biological diversity and other elements of nature, its sustainable use, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of its utilisation through education, training and advocacy
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IUCN - THE WORLD CONSERVATION UNIONMembership 78 States 120 govt. agencies 750 NGOs Sustainable Development activities & interests:
LANDCARE RESEARCH"Science making a difference for a clean, green NZ"
LIFE SCIENCES NETWORKThe Society is formed to promote the following objectives: (a) To promote the strategic economic opportunity available to New Zealand to benefit from the application of biotechnology in the expanding knowledge age. (b) To assist members to effectively input into public biotechnology research and development policy, both individually and collectively. (c) To positively influence the advancement of responsible biotechnology research and development within an appropriate framework of regulatory controls based on scientific and risk management principles. (d) To positively influence the development of a positive public policy environment. (e) To positively influence the continued availability of: - Medicine derived from biotechnology or genetic engineering; - Products used in crime prevention, food safety testing and other similar applications, which involve or are derived from biotechnology; - Biotechnology applications and advances which benefit New Zealand, including but not limited to, applications in manufacturing and production, pest control, environmental protection, production of quality food products, human and animal health and welfare. LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEW ZEALAND (LGNZ)Local Government New Zealand represents all of the 86 local authorities in New Zealand. We provide a link between the work of local government and the work of central government. Where needed we bring together the diversity of views in our sector to provide a national voice to central government. We provide a forum for the sharing of councils' interests and are an information and training resource. Refer to website for more details. MASSEY UNIVERSITY - CENTRE FOR BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTThe Centre is a Cross-College research centre, carrying out interdisciplinary research into all aspects of business and sustainable development. The Centre is directed by Human Resource Management staff member, Delyse Springett, and the research programme involves staff from Human Resource Management as well as from other College of Business disciplines. MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (M.E.D)[ACTION AROUND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT] July 2001, Govt established Senior Officials Group and process/projects around sustainable development
-Sustainable development web site -Support for sustainable development at a local level -Improved coordination of policy development -Preparation for WSSD -Triple bottom line reporting MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (MfE)The Ministry for the Environment reports on the state of the New Zealand environment and the way that environmental laws and policies work in practice as part of our advice to the Government on action necessary to improve environmental management. Most of the responsibility for day-to-day environmental management rests with local government, particularly the regional councils.
MONITORING and EVALUATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LTD (MERA)
NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION FOR IMPACT ASSESSMENT INC. (NZAIA)Aims
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NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS COUNCIL for SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (NZBCSD)Definition for SD: Sustainable development is about ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come. Mission: Providing business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development, and promoting eco-efficiency, innovation and responsible Entrepreneurship. Activities: -Business leadership -Demonstrate best practice -Policy development -Global outreach NEW ZEALAND BUSINESSES for SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (NZBSR)The New Zealand Businesses for Social Responsibilty vision is to advance New Zealand through socially responsible business. Members are from the business community and understand that socially responsible business practice is a desirable end in itself, and can also contribute to the financial success of individual business. NZBSR provides opportunities for New Zealand businesses who want to develop their capacity to be more socially responsible. It is an incorporated society providing the following services to members:
NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL of TRADE UNIONS (CTU)Role:
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE of FORESTRY
- acts as a repository of information and a venue for exchange of information and open debate on any matters of relevance to forestry, and provides/encourages the continuing professional development of its members - strongly embraces the principle of sustainable development and the ability of trees and forests to contribute - otherwise acts to represent the interests of its members. NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF GENE ECOLOGY (NZIGE)The New Zealand Institute of Gene Ecology was established in December 2001. Its membership includes natural scientists, social scientists, and philosophers within and outside academia. It has established working relationships with a number of environmental NGOs, government agencies, and biotechnology developers. The NZIGE has been inspired by, and works in cooperation with, the Norwegian Institute of Gene Ecology (GENØK). NEW ZEALAND ORGANISATION for QUALITY (NZOQ)The New Zealand Organisation for Quality Incorporated is a non-profit society dedicated to improving the both standard and quality of all goods and services in New Zealand and promoting Business Excellence The main activities are:
NEW ZEALAND WATER and WASTES (NZWWA)New Zealand Water & Wastes Association (NZWWA) is a non-profit, technical and educational organisation with over 1400 members in New Zealand and overseas. The Association provides a neutral forum where viewpoints of environmental management issues receive full consideration. Its membership represents many disciplines: physical and biological sciences, public health, operations, engineering, law, management and service/equipment supply organisations. PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PIRM):PIRM is a New Zealand based NGO working on issues of global concern impacting on human development, environmental sustainability, and the future of humankind and the natural world. Aims:
Role: To communicate with people, government and other organisations in various ways to facilitate these aims
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSPricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services firm. We employ over 450 environmental, social and ethical consultants worldwide. This global network of sustainability experts has a wide range of multidisciplinary skills and experience. The New Zealand team is made up of seven specialists qualified and experienced in:
P.R.I.S.MPurpose: To promote and support sustainable development (In New Zealand) Areas of interest:
eg1. Multi-sectoral group to advise/support government eg2. Ginger group established with a short term goal (initially) RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAW ASSOCIATION of NEW ZEALAND (RMLA)The object of the Association shall be to promote within New Zealand:
ROYAL SOCIETY of NEW ZEALAND (RSNZ)Object is to advance and promote science and technology in New Zealand. "Science and technology" includes the applied, biological, earth, engineering, information, medical, physical and social sciences, mathematics and technology. RSNZ is an independent and authoritative voice for New Zealand's S&T knowledge. As such, it is neither an arm of Government nor a branch of the private sector. STANDARDS NEW ZEALANDStandards New Zealand is heavily involved in the development and application of national, regional and international standards, of which many are developed in partnership with Australia. As New Zealand's representative in the international Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and its sister organisation, the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC), Standards New Zealand ensures that New Zealand's voice is heard, world-wide. Sustainable Business NetworkThe Sustainable Business Network is a forum for businesses that are interested in sustainable development practice to get together and make it happen. They have a directory populated with hundreds of businesses nationwide who offer sustainability related services, sell sustainable products or are on their way towards sustainable practice. Here is their membership list.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FORUMSet up in 1994 to "facilitate the use of energy for economic, environmental and social sustainability" Activities:
SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUPInaugural meeting - Feb 2001. Monthly meetings - video link Members - About 140 individuals - NZ-wide Not just accountants - Other professions Organisations - Wide cross-section Focus - An agent of change Vision "To enhance the understanding of sustainability in business" Objectives
TALL POPPIES CONSULTINGTall Poppies - Developing Standout Talent Building Ability, Building Agreement, Building Business Consultancy, facilitation & training Related Services:
TARGET ZEROChristchurch City Council's Target Zero resource efficiency and waste minimisation initiative enables you and your staff to save money and make a positive impact on New Zealand's environment at the same time. THE NATURAL STEPThe Natural Step (TNS) is an international non-profit environmental education organisation working to build an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable society. TNS offers a planning framework that is grounded in rigorous scientific principles and serves as a compass for businesses, communities, government organisations and individuals undertaking the path of sustainable development. UNITEC"UNITEC Key Centre for Sustainable Development" Aim: The purpose of the centre is to provide a UNITEC campus focus for advanced teaching, professional training and multi-disciplinary research and development in sustainable development of the environment in accordance with UNEP agenda 21 principles and related conventions Themes For The Centre: -UNEP Agenda 21 Principles for Sustainable Development -UNITEC Campus as a model of sustainable development -Environmental health and natural hazard management -Environmental technology and training programmes -Effective Leadership in inter-disciplinary project teams -Participatory programmes with multi-cultural communities -Sustainable energy resources and landscape ecosystems -Sustainable soil, food and health systems in the South Pacific -Sustainable urban-suburban landscape ecosystems -Sustainable settlements and resource management -Sustainable waste recovery and reuse technologies UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND - NEW ZEALAND CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (NZCEL)Establ. 1998 as a focal point for research, education and community service Members are academics of UoA and other NZ universities Central aim: a normative framework for Sustainable Development (SD) Projects to pursue this aim:
URS NEW ZEALAND LTD"Engineering and Environmental management" URS New Zealand is an engineering and environmental consultancy with 140 staff based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Our company is a division of URS, the world's largest engineering and environmental firm, with an international network of 350 offices and 16,000 employees in 38 countries. URS is currently ranked second in ENR's list of the world's top 500 design firms. Our balanced, multi-disciplinary approach enables us to provide our clients with cost-effective, innovative and environmentally responsible solutions that are tailored to meet their specific needs and requirements. WAITAKERE CITY COUNCILWorking with the community to support sustainable outcomes for Waitakere City is only one side of the preverbal 'sustainability' coin. What Council does to address sustainability issues through its own corporate practices is just as important. WASTE NOT AUCKLAND TRUSTThe objective of this Trust is 'To move society towards sustainability'.
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