Beschreibung:
New Zealand's environment, so widely celebrated for its beauty and relative integrity, requires wise stewardship in establishing the sustainable development needed for the long-term public good. How well is it fulfilling these aims? This study assesses how far the nation has lived up to the imperatives of a new public environmentalism that closely monitors increased pressure on resources, tracks business and state-sector environmental performance through sensitive performance indices, and expects environmental and economic goals to harmonise, not conflict.
Presents an inclusive national case study in new environmentalism assessing New Zealand's green credentials
Preface.- 1. The New Zealand Environment.- 2. Alternative Approaches to Environmental Management.- 3. Agencies and Laws.- 4. Principles and Indicators.- 5. The Land.- 6. Freshwater.- 7. Ocean and Coast.- 8. The Air.- 9. Urban Environment.- 10. Reflections and Prospects.- Index.