Government – activists – individuals all have a part to play The recent question of whether a Climate Emergency Declaration is simply symbolic has got me thinking about how change happens, and the degree to which ‘government’ at all levels is dependent on the interplay that both activists and individual voters play in this. Clean […]
Movements on Climate Change
How exciting it has been to see Environment Canterbury and the Christchurch City Council join the hundreds of places around the world to declare a Climate Emergency. Every decision they make is now to be reviewed in the light of its impact on Climate Change. Christchurch City Council on Climate ChangeHave you had your say […]
What’s up DOC? Biodiversity and Whitebait
For those who like to keep up with the latest news and articles from the NZ Department of Conservation the What’s up DOC? website is a space where this all comes together nicely. Review of Biodiversity Strategy Importantly, there is an article about the consultation DOC wishes to have with all New Zealanders, about a review of the Biodiversity […]
SUSTAINING OUR RIVERS – Weed-busting in Arthur’s Pass
SOC members were recently part of the team that worked for a week to weed out Lupins in Arthurs Pass. They may look pretty, but Russell lupins are seriously impacting our braided river birds such as the endangered wrybill and black fronted tern by taking over their open shingle breeding space and allowing predators hidden […]
Water Commons: Christchurch could be the first Blue Community in AOTEAROA
A “blue community” is one that adopts a water commons framework by taking the three actions outlined below. What’s the chance of Christchurch becoming the first Blue Community in Aotearoa? A water commons framework treats water as a common good that is shared by everyone and the responsibility of all. Because water is central to […]
Colleen Philip – new chairperson of SOC
After some time in recess, Colleen Philip is the new chair of Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch as it looks to find core and critical pathways to a strongly sustainable future for Christchurch/Otautahi and our environs in partnership with other individuals, groups and agencies attempting to do the same. Colleen writes: After years spent trying to defend […]
