2 September 2010 – 10:51 am
Also posted in NZ policy issues and behaviour change
We find the vision of the Draft Strategy limited. We believe the stated vision is one more suitable to the 20th century, than the 21st. The stated vision is unclear and uninspiring, located firmly within the silo of energy use with no acknowledgement of the urgency and severity of climate change, peak oil or of the importance of other sectors. As a relatively wealthy, small and dynamic country with many renewable energy resources New Zealand should aim to be an exemplar country. This vision would be compatible with international leadership moves by this country in the past (see Appendix 1). In particular:
PDF of Comment on Draft NZ Energy Strategy
31 August 2010 – 12:49 pm
Also posted in behaviour change and housing & building and urban design
Tuesday, 23 September, 12:00 -1:30pm
Small Lecture Theatre,
Level D, Wellington School of Medicine,
23a Mein St, Newtown, Wellington
Jake Roos has recently returned from the UK where he was the lead officer on climate change and energy issies for Uttlesford District Council in Essex. He graduated with a MAppSc in Energy Management from the University of Otago Energy Studies Programme in 2004
Dr. Michael Keall is an injury epidemiologist in the Department of Public Health. He is managing major research projects looking at the potential to reduce fall injuries in homes by fixing hazards in the home and the development of a housing quality index suited to New Zealand housing.
Respondent – Duncan Joiner, Chief Architect, Department of Building & Housing.
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Also posted in climate change
Meteorological and climate change themes at the 2010 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases, N Wilson (nick.wilson@otago.ac.nz)1, D Lush2, M G Baker1
This report outlines selected highlights of presentations that took place at the 2010 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases.
PDF Climate Change and ID’s – Conf report 2010
Also posted in health and research
Public Health Consequences and Cost of Climate Change Impacts on Indoor Environments, David Mudarri, The Indoor Environments Division Office of Radiation and Indoor Air U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 January 2010 Read More »
Also posted in research
The Science, Technology and Medicine team at the British Library are piloting our new ‘Search Our Catalogue’ tool as a way to help researchers discover datasets. Read More »
Also posted in NZ policy issues and behaviour change and media and podcasts
Hosted by the Institute of Policy Studies:
The effectiveness of interventions to encourage environmentally friendly behaviours: An Overview.
Friday, 30 July, 12:30 -1:30pm
Railway West Wing Room 501, Entrance through Railway Station, take Lift 3 to Level 5
Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus
PODCASTS AVAILABLE:
Podcast: Dr Wokje Abrahamse – The effectiveness of interventions to encourage env friendly behaviour (Quicktime movie, 78 MB)
Podcast: Dr Sea Rotmann – EECA (Quicktime movie, 58 MB)
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Also posted in NZ policy issues and media
The report is a unique global synthesis of markets, investment, industry, policy, and rural energy, produced annually since 2005. The NZ Centre for Sustainable Cities is the NZ contact for this report. Read More »
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Susanne Becken, Associate Professor, Lincoln University
Hosted by Victoria University of Wellington, Tourism Management Group
Wednesday 28 July at 12.15 – 13.15- followed by coffee
Board Room, Level 12, Rutherford House
ALL WELCOME Read More »
Also posted in climate change and urban design
15-16 November 2010
New Zealand National e-Conference
The first decade of the 21st Century has confirmed the warnings of the previous fifty years –the historical development path of increased consumption of finite resources is not sustainable. Air, water, energy, soils, forests, fish. Over exploitation enabled by new technology and emboldened by new economies has brought the world’s resources, ecosystems, and even the climate to the tipping point. The benefits of profligate energy use, new technology and economic growth are obvious, but may be undermined by costs in degradation of social fabric and environmental viability. But change is happening. The Signs of Change Conference will show-case examples of fundamental change in a wide variety of contexts
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Call for outlines/abstracts
Also posted in NZ policy issues and behaviour change
Friday, 30 July, 12:30 -1:30pm
Railway West Wing Room 501 – Entrance through Railway Station, take Lift 3 to Level 5
Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus Read More »
Also posted in climate change
13th August, 2010 at 12-1pm (New Zealand Time)
Please see attached flyer for webinar link in procedures.
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Also posted in housing & building
This action plan is about how social landlords can provide more opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy the space on their doorsteps, whether they want to grow vegetables, compete in sport or simply chat with their neighbours in a safe and pleasant environment.
The practical ten point plan is prepared by CABE and the National Housing Federation in partnership with Neighbourhoods Green, which includes 30 social housing providers.
download Decent homes need decent spaces via this page
Also posted in transport and urban design
Friday 23 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm
NIWA
41 Market Place
The Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Professor Alistair Woodward is Head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland. He is interested in opportunities to re-shape urban transport systems to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and improve health. The bicycle appears to have much in its favour, so with colleagues, he is carrying out research into the health risks and benefits of cycling, trends in cycling and reasons for the large changes that have occurred, the trip to work, and public attitudes towards the urban cyclist.
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June 30th is the deadline for Walking Awards submissions.
We need nominations and all the supporting information in by end of Wednesday June 30th.
We want to know about and publicly acknowledge…
The New Zealand Best Practice Walking Facility
Top Commitment to Walking by a New Zealand Organisation
Best New Zealand Walking Promotion
Best New Zealand Small Walking Project
so check out the webpage and send in your nomination today.
The Golden Foot Walking Awards will be announced at the National Walking conference in early August, and are generously supported by
Greater Wellington Regional Council our Gold sponsor, and our Silver sponsors:
ViaStrada
Auckland City Council
Dunedin City Council
Christchurch City Counci
