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.
The Bill should not proceed because it is based on flawed understandings of the Treaty of Waitangi and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, wrongly attempts to re-write parts of our constitution and is driving dissension and discord amongst our peoples.
Review of the Biosecurity Act needs to appropriately recognise and respond to threats to indigenous biodiversity.
EDS calls for stronger action to rebuild rock lobster stocks and restore kelp reef systems in Northland.
The Paris Agreement requires the Government to set its second NDC at its highest ambition.
Stronger measures are required to protect important blue cod habitat in the Marlborough Sounds and promote recovery of the population.
Aotearoa New Zealand is at a crucial time with biodiversity and climate in crisis. Help us lead it in the right direction.
