ELECTION 1999 VOTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AN ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER

The Vote for the Environment Charter sets out the key principles and policy planks that a coalition of environment groups considers should be adopted by all political parties. On specific issues contact the group listed at the end of each section.

Contents (order does not indicate priority)

KEY COMMITMENTS

VISION AND PRINCIPLES

BIODIVERSITY

BIOSECURITY

CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY

FUNDING ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES

CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, TOXIC WASTE AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

MARINE ECOSYSTEMS

NUCLEAR FREE

POPULATION

PUBLIC ACCESS/ OUTDOOR RECREATION

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & DISCLOSURE

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT

ANTARCTICA AND THE SOUTHERN OCEAN

TRADE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORT

TREATY OF WAITANGI

 

Environment And Recreation Groups Supporting This Charter: Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ (ECO) PO Box 11-057, Wellington. Phone/fax (04)385-7545. Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ (FMC) PO Box 1604, Wellington. Phone/fax (04)233-8244. Greenpeace Private Bag 92-507, Wellesley St, Auckland. Phone (09)630-6317 or fax (09)630-7121. Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of NZ PO Box 631, Wellington. Phone (04)385-7374 or fax (04)385-7373.