The Speaking 4 the Planet event creates the space for Intermediate and High school students to show case their passion for our planet, and their talents in public speaking, spoken word and visual art. Sustainable Ōtautahi are leading this with the local branch of NZ Assoc for Environmental Education. We have an amazing number of […]
Speaking 4 the Planet
Our young people’s voices are incredibly important and young people around the world are stepping up to challenge the adults to address Climate Change and environmental issues. To ensure our city’s young people are also heard Sustainable Ōtautahi-Christchurch are very excited to announce that we are hosting a brand-new event for Christchurch. ‘Speaking 4the Planet’ […]
New SŌC Executive Members
Sustainable Ōtautahi Christchurch is delighted to have two new members of its executive – Anthea Madill and Michael Reynolds. They will add valuable expertise and enthusiasm and help us increase the depth and scope of our initiatives for 2019. They have written brief descriptions of their work: Anthea Madill Remix Plastic, aims is to use […]
Extinction Rebellion reaches Ōtautahi Christchurch
A guest post from Torfrida Wainwright of the Christchurch branches of 350.org and Extinction Rebellion (XR). The tactics XR uses may not be agreed with by everyone in the climate change movement, but there is no denying that action is urgently needed. 2019 – Time to Rebel! Have you heard of Extinction Rebellion? Maybe not […]
Submissions on Zero Carbon Bill consultation publicly released
During the consultation on the Government’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill, MfE received 15,009 submissions. The submissions and the summary can be viewed on the Ministry for the Environment website. The submissions received are being taken into account as policy advice is developed for Ministers about how New Zealand should respond to climate change. Other inputs […]
