Public meeting on Impacts of mining/minerals industry Wise Response extends an invitation to an open information forum to discuss issues around the mining industry. We have extended the same invitation to Chris Baker of Straterra and its membership for an inclusive discussion because we believe we are all in this together. This meeting coincides with …
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Tackling our Climate Emergency Head-On! Are you one of those who are becoming increasingly alarmed by climate changes but don’t know quite how to respond? A recent seminar run by Wise Response Society and chaired by Sir Alan Mark, was recently run at Otago University intended to answer that question for the City, businesses and …
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OPINION: Wise words for the schoolkids This Friday’s strike by school students calling for action on climate change has the support of some of our wisest citizens. Wise Response Society secretary DUGALD MACTAVISH explains why. WISE RESPONSE considers the best way to show support for Schools Strike 4 Climate is for each of us to …
Want to do your bit to combat climate change? Want to be prepared for the Zero Carbon Act? Come and find out how with emissions reduction planning and implementation for City, business or personal. TIME: 7pm – 9pm DATE: Thursday 14 March PLACE: Castle One, Otago University, Dunedin Campus Situation and challenge: world GHG trends, …
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The Wise Response AGM will be held in the Centre for Sustainability Seminar Room, Castle St, Dunedin from 3.30 – 5.30pm, Tuesday 28th August 2018. The committee can number up to 14 members, can co-opt and is currently: Alan Mark (Chair), Bob Lloyd, Brian Turner, Donna Watson, Janet Stephenson, Jim Simpson, Jocelyn Harris, Liz Slooten, …
Climate change: Why, when and how do we respond? Very brief introductions by experts from Otago University and Victoria University, including James Renwick, will be followed by discussion and questions from the audience. We will discuss environmental, human health and social impacts of climate change, renewable energy, the pros and cons of offsetting, how much …
A Public Meeting was held in Dunedin on January 29th 2018, on: “Climate Change Issues: from Bonn COP23 and beyond”. Public Meeting: “From Bonn COP23 and beyond.” Hon James Shaw, Minister of Climate Change, discusses the role of Central Government; Mr Dave Cull, President of Local Government NZ and Mayor of Dunedin, discusses the role …
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A PDF of the talk is available here (4MB): Future of Food – Dunedin – Mike Joy The talk was covered by the Otago Daily Times here. The Future of Food Mike Joy Massey University – Ecology – Institute of Agriculture and Environment When: Monday December 11 2017, 5.30-6.30pm Where: St David St …
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Wise Response Society Inc Society Agenda of AGM, 2017 3.30pm Thursday, 24 August at Centre for Sustainability (CSAFE), 563 Castle St, Dunedin The following documents have been pre-circulated Minutes of the 2016 AGM: PDF Treasurer’s report for 2017: PDF Chairman’s Annual Report for 2017: PDF Business of the AGM Apologies: Niki Harre, Jim …
In support of Scientist’s across the Globe.. Sign up on the international website to support your local event (Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin) The Dunedin Science Rally is in the Museum Reserve: 11.00 – 2.00pm. Speakers include Mayor Dave Cull, Metiria Turei and Sir Alan Mark. A Press Release with details of this …
