Science
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Survey Report
Storm clouds and silver linings: what’s the outlook for New Zealand CEOs?
This report highlights a trend of pessimism regarding economic growth, as New Zealand CEOs feel increasingly uncertain about the economic future. The survey also gauged CEO's attitudes towards AI as well as data and analytics.
Report
Initial assessment of a new coral bleaching event at Tongareva Atoll in the Northern Cook Islands
This report covers the first assessment of a recent coral bleaching event at Tongareva, the largest and most remote atoll in the Cook Islands, in January 2019 and explores what can be done to mitigate the risks of climate change for there.
Report
Learning the superior techniques of the barbarians: China’s pursuit of semiconductor independence
While China has made immense investments in science and technology, and while these are producing results, it is still dependent on Western technology. This is particularly true for semiconductors. China’s dependence on foreign semiconductors has worried Beijing for decades. China suspects that Western semiconductors contain “backdoors,” intentional vulnerabilities that can be exploited for intelligence and...
Policy report
Overcoming ‘boom and bust’? Analyzing national shipbuilding plans in Canada and Australia
This paper analyzes the largest and most expensive procurement projects undertaken by either country, Canada’s $73 billion (estimated) National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), launched in 2010, and Australia’s A$90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan (NSP), launched in 2017. Each project represents an attempt to implement a rational, multi-decade approach to naval acquisition.
Guide
Leading practices guide for coal seam gas development in Australia
This guide contains 16 leading practices, framed around six broad themes, providing guidance to regulators and information related to industry practices.