PCE 20th anniversary

In 2007 the PCE celebrated its first 20 years. When set up in 1987, the PCE was the first independent environmental watchdog of its kind in the world.

PCE20 Forum

The keynote event for the year was the PCE20 Forum: 'Advancing environmental sustainability' in Wellington on 1 and 2 March. It looked at New Zealand's sustainability progress over the past 20 years, and at what the next 20 might hold.

The forum featured a world-class line-up of international experts and panelists on environmental sustainability. A high profile group of New Zealanders also took part. Other events followed on 4-8 March in Christchurch and Auckland.

Post-forum

A wrap-up from the PCE20 Forum, including summaries of forum debates, Radio NZ broadcasts, keynote addresses, a photo gallery, thoughts from a German participant, and forum feedback... >>>

Environmental film challenge winners

Twenty young film makers were awarded prizes on 9 November for their entries to the 'The Outlook for Someday' sustainability film challenge. The project was launched with PCE funding support as one of the events to mark its anniversary.

The winning films came from throughout New Zealand from film makers aged nine to 20. Prime Minister Helen Clark presented their awards in a ceremony at TVNZ in Auckland. The films can be viewed on The Outlook for Someday website.

Sustainability

An online discussion on this site has fed into the PCE's continuing review of New Zealand's sustainability progress. Twenty-two background papers feeding into the review can be read here >>>

Keeper of the Long View

Key political figures, environmentalists and stakeholders speak frankly about New Zealand's sustainability progress - and the PCE's role in it - in 'Keeper of the Long View', an independent history of the PCE written by David Young. It was published by the PCE for the PCE20 Forum in March and copies can be purchased online.