Policy work
EDS leads in-depth research which inspires and influences the government, public and private sectors. View our recent projects and related resources below.
Policy highlight
Raewyn Peart wins RMLA Publication Award
We are delighted that EDS’s Policy Director Raewyn Peart has received the Resource Management Law Association 2024 Publication Award for her report Design recommendations for a Climate Adaptation Act.
The report sets out a package of statutory and institutional reforms to enable the country to successfully adapt to climate risks. Read it here.
Congratulations Raewyn, the EDS Team is very proud of you!
Reform of the conservation system
EDS led a multi-year conservation law reform project looking at ways to modernise the system and make it fit for purpose.
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Oceans reform in New Zealand
EDS is undertaking a multi-year research project looking at the future of our oceans management system and options for reform.
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Durable environmental law reform
EDS is conducting research to inform new and enduring resource management laws.
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Climate Change Adaptation
EDS is undertaking phased research on climate adaptation and managed retreat.
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Reform of the resource management system
Between 2017 and 2020 EDS undertook a major review of the resource management system which informed replacement legislation for the Resource Management Act 1991.
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Better linking science to policy
In 2021 and 2022 EDS investigated the role of science in freshwater policy by exploring development of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020.
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Landscape protection
In 2020 EDS led a comprehensive review of landscape protection in Aotearoa New Zealand and identified ways to better protect our distinctive natural and cultural landscapes for future generations.
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