About the Sustainability Forum
Te Tau Ihu Sustainability Forum is a voluntary forum that meets to discuss the issues and challenges of becoming a more sustainable community, with a focus on:
The Forum started in late 2008 when it became apparent to local people that a number of small clusters (linked, for example, to sustainable businesses, the local environment centre and councils) were each working on similar aspects of sustainability, and that a more effective approach would be to coordinate their efforts through a regular forum.
- sharing information,
- creating partnerships,
- improving efficiency of effort regarding sustainability actions and
- developing strategic capability for the region.
The Forum started in late 2008 when it became apparent to local people that a number of small clusters (linked, for example, to sustainable businesses, the local environment centre and councils) were each working on similar aspects of sustainability, and that a more effective approach would be to coordinate their efforts through a regular forum.
Vision and Objectives
Vision:
The Te Tau Ihu (see Note 1) region is a national leader in the sustainable development of communities and businesses. Sustainable development means development that is good for, the planet, for people and for prosperity, now and into the future.
Objectives:
1. To develop strong relationships between key Te Tau Ihu players and to foster collaboration on local initiatives.
2. To develop an enduring relationship with Te Tau Ihi Iwi based, upon the shared philosophy of Kaitiakitanga (see Note 2)
3. To look for opportunities to maximise collective effort on sustainability actions, including advocacy and support.
4. To be a visible advocate when major community issues arise?
5. To enhance communication with the community about sustainability issues through co-ordination between Forum members.
6. To encourage sustainable actions and outcomes in the wider community, via participating organisations.
7. To involve a broad range of people in sustainability actions and outcomes
8. To stay up to date with worldwide trends and best practice internationally.
9. To strategically plan and prioritise actions, and access funding for agreed actions.
10. To co-ordinate input into plans and strategies, e.g. councils’ Long Term Plans (LTPs).
11. To monitor the effectiveness of sustainability actions in Te Tau Ihu.
12. To review the purpose and effectiveness of the Forum annually.
Note 1: Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the top of the South Island – the prow of Maui’s canoe)
Note 2: Kaitiakitanga means guardianship and protection. It is a way of managing the environment, based on the Māori world view. (http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/kaitiakitanga-guardianship-and-conservation)
The Te Tau Ihu (see Note 1) region is a national leader in the sustainable development of communities and businesses. Sustainable development means development that is good for, the planet, for people and for prosperity, now and into the future.
Objectives:
1. To develop strong relationships between key Te Tau Ihu players and to foster collaboration on local initiatives.
2. To develop an enduring relationship with Te Tau Ihi Iwi based, upon the shared philosophy of Kaitiakitanga (see Note 2)
3. To look for opportunities to maximise collective effort on sustainability actions, including advocacy and support.
4. To be a visible advocate when major community issues arise?
5. To enhance communication with the community about sustainability issues through co-ordination between Forum members.
6. To encourage sustainable actions and outcomes in the wider community, via participating organisations.
7. To involve a broad range of people in sustainability actions and outcomes
8. To stay up to date with worldwide trends and best practice internationally.
9. To strategically plan and prioritise actions, and access funding for agreed actions.
10. To co-ordinate input into plans and strategies, e.g. councils’ Long Term Plans (LTPs).
11. To monitor the effectiveness of sustainability actions in Te Tau Ihu.
12. To review the purpose and effectiveness of the Forum annually.
Note 1: Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the top of the South Island – the prow of Maui’s canoe)
Note 2: Kaitiakitanga means guardianship and protection. It is a way of managing the environment, based on the Māori world view. (http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/kaitiakitanga-guardianship-and-conservation)
