EDS combines staunch advocacy with relationship building to deliver lasting environmental protection.
We do three things to achieve improved environmental outcomes.
Our policy team researches, develops and advocates for environmental solutions.
Our litigation enforces and strengthens the law, ensuring an environmental voice is heard in the courts.
Our events bring people together to share knowledge and build momentum.
We urge MFAT to advocate for the inclusion of robust environmental and climate commitments in the negotiations of an FTA with India.
EDS supports the need for more responsive fisheries management but the proposals create sustainability risks that need to be resolved.
Conservation management planning system in need of improvement but proposals not good enough.
EDS supports enabling DOC to charge for access to secure increased funding to support management of visitor pressures at high pressure sites and better protect conservation values.
EDS has lodged its submission on the RM2 Bill. We strongly oppose proposals that will limit the ability to manage fishing impacts on marine biodiversity. Submissions close on 10 February.
EDS has lodged its submission on the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill with the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee. The Bill proposes a new framework by which offshore renewables will be authorised. Submissions close on 6 February.
Aotearoa New Zealand is at a crucial time with biodiversity and climate in crisis. Help us lead it in the right direction.
