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Bycatch- Free Fish Trap- Feasibility assessment Coastal, Marine & Blue EconomyImpact Project Develop'tOur WorkPrivate

Bycatch- Free Fish Trap- Feasibility assessment

EnviroStrat led the development and testing of the prototype of a bycatch-free fish trap. The trap is designed to improve the selectivity of commercial fishing by eliminating bycatch of non-target species and juvenile fish, and removes risk to seabirds, and impacts on marine mammals. EnviroStrat thoroughly investigated the feasibility of the device and carried out a trial of the prototype in the Leigh Harbour lasting 5 months to test its effectiveness in meeting the success criteria for the project. A number of challenges with the design aspects of the prototype were identified and solutions to fix these were provided to…
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February 12, 2020
Feasibility of seafood sector Impact Investment in the Hauraki Gulf Coastal, Marine & Blue EconomyImpact Project Develop'tOur WorkPrivate

Feasibility of seafood sector Impact Investment in the Hauraki Gulf

EnviroStrat led a study, funded by Foundation North, into the feasibility of impact investment to provide the pathway to a high value, low impact seafood sector in the Hauraki Gulf. This included several elements of the fishery sector; shelving fishing quota, converting the current trawling fleet to more sustainable methods, development of high value salt water fishing tourism, development of fin fish aquaculture, and the creation of a sustainable fishery brand for the Hauraki Gulf.
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February 12, 2020
Current state analysis and market review: ESR food and water activities Monitoring, Evaluation & Independent ReviewOur WorkPrivate

Current state analysis and market review: ESR food and water activities

EnviroStrat was commissioned by ESR to review its food and water activities and how they contribute to ESR’s core purpose and key outcomes; in particular, providing scientific capacity for New Zealand on a financially and scientifically sustainable basis. EnviroStrat identified four key issues for the organisation: strategic direction; customer centricity; internal engagement; and delivering results. EnviroStrat developed a number of recommendations for ESR to fix the identified issues and improve overall performance.
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February 12, 2020
An Innovative Approach to Large Scale Land Use Change: Upper Waipā Impact Investment Feasibility Impact Project Develop'tLand & Water ManagementOur WorkPrivate

An Innovative Approach to Large Scale Land Use Change: Upper Waipā Impact Investment Feasibility

The Waipā catchment is a significant contributor to the sediment and nutrient load of the Waikato and Waipā River catchments. Waikato River Authority and Waikato Regional Council catalysed and funded a feasibility study to investigate whether impact investing could enable accelerated land use and/or land cover change to achieve multiple environmental and social benefits, whilst delivering a positive financial return. The project built on the environmental enhancement projects that have been identified and prioritised through the Waikato River and Waipā River Restoration Strategy and the priorities identified in the Waipā Catchment Plan and Healthy Rivers Plan Change.  Traditional solutions to mitigate and improve…
EnviroStrat
February 12, 2020