Green Plans in Action: New Zealand: Index

Resource Management Act

History

Native Peoples & the RMA

Scientific Foundation

Science Behind the Policies
Connecting Science with Environmental Policy
World Class Science Enterprises
Biosecurity
Carrying Capacity
Ecological Footprint

Management Strategies

Government Walking the Talk to Sustainability
Mandatory Bottom Lines
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
State of the Environment Reporting
Long-Term Energy Strategy
Tools and Guidelines for Monitoring
Public Participation
Simply Sustainable
Science On Tap Rather than On Top

Industry Advantages

Discover the Business Benefits of Sustainability
Cooperation
Partnerships in Regional Development
Economic Transformation
Strong Economic Fundamentals

Measuring Success

Population Stabilization
Freshwater Quality Management
Modern Forest Plantation Industry
Worldwide Dairy Exports
Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF)
Reduction in Packaging Waste
Permanent Forest Sinks
Marine Conservation Strategy
Vibrant Environmental NGO Sector
Greenhouse Gas Abatement
Agroforestry

Challenges

Threatened Biodiversity
Soil Erosion
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Deforestation
Aquaculture Industry Reform/Restrictions
Energy Supply
Water Contamination
Invasive Species

Milestones

100% Pure - Clean and Green
Zero Waste
Green Energy
Protection of Old Growth Forests
Marine Protection
Environment Court

Beyond the Borders

Sharing the Waste Cycle
Biosecurity - Border Management
International Dispute
Climate Change
GMO Precautions

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