People/Place
Articles on Community-Based Sustainability and Climate Action
In Aotearoa and Globally
In Aotearoa and Globally
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Five reasons charities should think about environmental sustainability
Article by Silvia Purdie and Steven Moe, Published in 'Boardroom News', NZ Institute of Directors, 4 Sep 2023 |
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Culture Theft
I was recently accused of cultural appropriation in my use of Te Ao Māori concepts in my work towards bicultural approaches to climate strategy. This is a significant challenge, which set me on a process of re-evaluating my motivations and foundations. It connects with key issues for the community sector as organisations seek to both honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and begin to address environmental concerns.
I was recently accused of cultural appropriation in my use of Te Ao Māori concepts in my work towards bicultural approaches to climate strategy. This is a significant challenge, which set me on a process of re-evaluating my motivations and foundations. It connects with key issues for the community sector as organisations seek to both honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and begin to address environmental concerns.
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Climate Strategy as Bicultural Journey
A story from my own whānau, and signposts for integrating bicultural and sustainability commitments. |
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Coping with the Climate Crisis "Eco-anxiety" is a (mostly) healthy response to climate change. How can we look after our mental & emotional health along the way? Guest post for The Climate Club, 3 April 2023
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Good climate policy is good mental health policy too
I contributed to this article in The Spinoff, on March 9, 2023, in relation to the Strike for Climate. I am speaking for Ora Taiao, NZ's Climate and Health Council. |
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Manaaki Tāngata, Manaaki Taiao: Sustainability Principles in Action
Published in Tonic Magazine, February 2023
Available through purchase of Tonic or via their website.
Published in Tonic Magazine, February 2023
Available through purchase of Tonic or via their website.
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