Natural resources

The global challenges stemming from population growth

Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues

11th Feb 24, 6:00am

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Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems, Jenny Stewart argues

Can businesses operate sustainably without broader social change?

Jack Santa Barbara looks at how to clarify what goals are needed for truly sustainable businesses, concluding we need a major rethink to actually operate sustainably

2nd Sep 23, 9:00am

by Guest

Jack Santa Barbara looks at how to clarify what goals are needed for truly sustainable businesses, concluding we need a major rethink to actually operate sustainably

Gaya Herrington on why the goal should be meeting human needs within planetary boundaries rather than economic growth

Gaya Herrington explains how the Global Financial Crisis led to her leaving central banking, going back to university to study sustainability & revisiting The Limits to Growth

28th Jun 23, 12:22pm

by Gareth Vaughan

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Gaya Herrington explains how the Global Financial Crisis led to her leaving central banking, going back to university to study sustainability & revisiting The Limits to Growth

Growth – but of what colour, and in which direction?

Murray Grimwood assesses a recent Victoria University debate that pitted green growth against degrowth & sees difficult times ahead

15th May 23, 2:40pm

by powerdownkiwi

Murray Grimwood assesses a recent Victoria University debate that pitted green growth against degrowth & sees difficult times ahead

A resource-based perspective on immigration

Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens

16th Aug 20, 8:02am

by Keith Woodford

Any debate on immigration has to consider the fixed natural resources that have to be spread across increasing numbers of citizens

Cumulative 3.4%pa growth in resource use to add to worldwide stress

Raw materials use to double by 2060 with severe environmental consequences, says OECD

23rd Oct 18, 10:42am

by Guest

Raw materials use to double by 2060 with severe environmental consequences, says OECD

'Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ'

Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ economy, ANZ chief economist Bagrie says; Urges govt to turn attention to natural resources, renewables potential

25th May 12, 4:50pm

by Alex Tarrant

Next 5-10 years make or break for NZ economy, ANZ chief economist Bagrie says; Urges govt to turn attention to natural resources, renewables potential