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Stretching the Future
Staying Power
Gearing up to make development sustainable
| Presenters: |
Alison Dalziel
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet |
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Neil Hodgson
Chair of the Nelson/Tasman regional partnership |
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Jeremy Smith
General Manager, Holcim Cement |
Key Points
- Sustainability is not just an environmental issue - development and sustainability go hand in hand.
- There are business benefits to be gained through sustainable development.
- A pure model of sustainable development does not exist.
- Sustainable development does not necessarily mean impossible trade-offs.
- Think about your risk thresholds very carefully - you may be able to do more than you think.
- Existing regulatory frameworks and sustainable development may not go together easily because of the short-term focus of some current decision-makers.
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