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Useful links
The following links are to websites that provide information and resources on the relevant subjects. Many of the sites are government and non-government organisations. There are also a number of blogs and other useful sites. We have looked at all of these sites and have found them helpful however EcoSphere does not control and does not warrant the content of these sites.
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Environment
Ministry for the Environment
The Ministry is the Government's principal adviser on environmental sustainability and international matters that affect the environment. The environment supports New Zealand’s economy based on natural resources, the health of our people, and our quality of life. At the same time, the health of the environment is affected by the way every New Zealander behaves.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
"Independent investigation and advice for a better environment."
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) aims to maintain and improve the quality of New Zealand's environment. The central focus is on environmental sustainability - how we can live within the ecological limits of the planet today and into the future.
http://www.pce.govt.nz/
Sustainability
Sustainable Business Network
The Sustainable Business Network is a forum for businesses that are interested in sustainable development practice.
http://www.sustainable.org.nz/
Sustainable Living
This education and action programme has been developed across New Zealand since 2001 by the local and regional Councils listed below, led by Marlborough District, with involvement from environment centres, high schools, WEA, maraes and other adult education providers.
http://www.sustainablehouseholds.org.nz/
CarboNZero
The carboNZero programme encourages and supports individuals and organisations, to minimise their impacts on climate change by providing them with tools to measure, manage and mitigate their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. CO2 emissions are a major contributor to climate change. carboNZero certification is available for organisations, products, and services that can demonstrate through a third-party audit that they meet criteria set by the carboNZero programme.
http://www.carbonzero.co.nz/index.asp
New Zealand Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council is a member of The World Green Building Council which aims to be the peak global not-for-profit organisation working to transform the property industry towards sustainability.
http://www.nzgbc.org.nz/
Sustainability.govt.nz
This is a NZ Government site supported by a number of government agencies. It provides information and links about sustainability issues, solutions and initiatives throughout the country.
http://www.sustainability.govt.nz/
Energy
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
Towards a sustainable energy future
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) promotes a sustainable energy future by changing the way New Zealanders think about and use energy. EECA works to raise community awareness of energy efficiency issues and provides businesses and individuals with the tools to make changes. EECA develops programmes to meet the needs of specific markets, often working in partnership with other organisations.
http://www.eeca.govt.nz/
BioenergyWiki
Building the Knowledge Base for the Future of Bioenergy. Information on biofuels and bioenergy that anyone can edit!
http://www.bioenergywiki.net/index.php/Main_Page
BIOoutput Blog
This covers output of the conversion processes - emissions, biofuels, electricity, green chemicals - and new uses for them. There are links to another three associated bioenergy blogs
http://biooutput.blogspot.com/
Renewables Global Status Wiki
This website contains the most recent data of the REN21 Global Status Report. New information is included directly by the renewable energy experts through this online editing area. It is this "living" document that provides the data for the annual print versions of the Global Status Report. Eric Martinot is in charge of chanelling the work and extracting the data used for the publication versions.
http://gsr.ren21.net/
Energy Facts
All things Energy
This is an international site with plenty of useful news, information and links about the world of energy.
http://energyfacts.blogspot.com/
Sustainable building
Smarter Homes
Smarter Homes exists to provide clear, independent, factual information about sustainable home design, building and lifestyle options. Readers who access this information will be able to make choices that make their homes warmer, drier, healthier, more affordable, more comfortable and kinder to the environment.
Smarter Homes is owned by the Department of Building and Housing.
http://www.smarterhomes.org.nz/
Level
The Authority of Sustainable Building. Level.org.nz has been developed for the construction industry by BRANZ Ltd, the independent research, testing, consulting and information company.
http://level.org.nz/
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