Sustainability
Alternative labels
Environmental economics
Conservation funding
Sustainability and the environment
Discussion paper
Development of a framework for investing in environmental activities: discussion paper
The CEWH has released this discussion paper and is seeking feedback on what type of environmental activities the community would like to be considered when developing a framework for future investments.
Guide
Sustainability and building information modelling (BIM)
This note introduces readers to some of the current environmental analysis tools available within Building Information Modelling (BIM) software packages.
Journal article
Big issues, bigger solutions: are bottom lines enough?
Discusses two approaches that could potentially be taken to solving New Zealand’s environmental problems –one essentially regulatory, and the other essentially economic.
Working paper
Including forestry in an emissions trading scheme: lessons from New Zealand
This paper describes the policy changes to the New Zealand emissions trading scheme (ETS) since 2008 that directly affect forestry; assesses the effectiveness of the scheme; explores who is benefiting from it; and outlines issues facing forestry in the ETS moving forward.
Strategy
Sustainable Sydney 2030: community strategic plan 2017-2021
Adopted in 2008 following extensive community consultation, Sustainable Sydney 2030 expressed the community’s vision and the City’s commitment to the sustainable development of our city to 2030 and beyond. Sustainable development is not just about the physical environment. It is also about the economy, society and culture. Addressing each of these areas, with bold ideas...