This book explains the role of New Zealand’s environmental agencies and regulatory legislation, taking in the impact of international agreements and treaties. It traces the fortunes of sustainable policy approaches and analyzes the activities of the public agencies charged with managing the environment. Moving on to a detailed thematic status report on New Zealand’s environment, it examines rural, freshwater, coastal, oceanic, atmospheric and urban zones. Finally, chapters detail public perceptions and normative environmental values as well as the depth of business commitment to environmental responsibility. An ideal introduction to the topic for a diverse range of scholars, the book eschews any specific theoretical framework in charting the recent evolution, current operation and future trajectory of environmentalism in New Zealand. It backs strategic advice with both social and ecological data, and raises questions over the country’s reputation for greenness at the same time as recognizing its numerous achievements. With neat summaries of key issues at the end of each chapter, expansive guidance on further reading, and a multitude of examples ideal for classroom debate, this volume gives us an informed, objective, and wide-ranging appraisal on a topic of increasing centrality in the policy debate.
Cuprins
Preface 1. The New Zealand Environment1.1 The Setting1.2 New Environmentalism1.3 New Zealand and New Environmentalism1.4 Maori and Environmental Management 1.5 Conclusion Study Guide 2. Alternative Approaches to Environmental Management 2.1 Environmental Management2.2 Standards and Permits2.3 Economic Instruments2.4 Voluntary Initiatives2.5 Policy Selection2.6 Conclusion Study Guide 3. Agencies and Laws 3.1 Reform of Environmental Management3.2 Central Government Agencies3.3 Local Government Agencies3.4 Non-Government Organisations3.5 Maori and Resource Management3.6 The Legislation Framework3.7 Resource Management Act 19913.8 Participation in International Environmental Agreements3.9 Conclusion Study Guide 4. Principles and Indicators 4.1 Principles of Environmental Management 4.2 Monitoring the State of the Environment4.3 Composite Indicators 4.4 Environmental Indicators and Reporting in New Zealand4.5 Conclusion Study Guide 5. The Land 5.1 The Setting5.2 Land Degradation5.3 The Conservation Estate 5.4 Biodiversity5.5 Maori 5.6 Conclusion Study Guide 6. Freshwater6.1 Conceptual Overview6.2 The Water Resource and Pressures on it6.3 Managing Freshwater6.4 Nutrient Contamination6.5 Rivers6.6 Lakes6.7 Groundwater6.8 Drinking Water6.9 Conclusion Study Guide 7. Ocean and Coast7.1 Physical Setting7.2 Coastal Waters7.3 Fisheries7.4 State of the Fisheries7.5 Maori7.6 Oceans Policy7.7 Marine Invasive Species 7.8 Marine Reserves7.9 Conclusion Study Guide 8. The Air8.1 Climate8.2 Climate Change 8.3 Monitoring and Managing Air quality8.4 Greenhouse Gases8.5 Energy 8.6 Conclusion Study Guide 9. Urban Environment9.1 Urban New Zealand9.2 Cities and economic development9.3 Local government planning9.4 Urban structure and sustainability9.5 Waste9.6 Conclusion Study Guide 10. Reflections and Prospects10.1 What do others think?10. 2 New environmentalism and the competition for ideas10.3 New Zealand environment strengths and weaknesses10.4 Prospects for green growth10.5 Community and individual action10.6 Keeping in touch Study Guide Index
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Chris de Freitas is an associate professor in the School of Environment, University of Auckland and Martin Perry is an associate professor in the School of Management, Massey University (Wellington).
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