ELI urges swift action to phase out harmful chemicals in everyday products
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ELI urges swift action to phase out harmful chemicals in everyday products

With growing awareness of the potential risks associated with specific chemicals found in everyday products, evidence-based regulation of these substances is imperative to safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of the environment, its people, and our communities. In light of this, ELI recently submitted their recommendations to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regarding the proposed revisions to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard. Read our full submission here.

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Our key recommendations for DOC's Conservation Services Programme

Our key recommendations for DOC's Conservation Services Programme

Populations of many protected species that inhabit New Zealand’s waters are declining. ELI recently submitted its feedback on DOC’s draft plan for the Conservation Services Programme, which serves as the government’s primary mechanism for understanding and tackling fishing-related risks to protected species. In light of the alarming decline in marine biodiversity and the precarious state of our marine environment, formulating an effective plan to thoroughly investigate and address the effects of fishing on our taonga marine species is critical. Here are our recommendations for improving the draft plan.

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Reducing seabird bycatch in Aotearoa: our submission to Fisheries New Zealand
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Reducing seabird bycatch in Aotearoa: our submission to Fisheries New Zealand

Fisheries New Zealand recently sought feedback from tangata whenua and stakeholders on proposed changes to the mandatory seabird mitigation measures applicable to commercial fishers using the surface longlining method of fishing within New Zealand waters. Read about our submission to FNZ on their proposed changes.

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