http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems/ en chris.littlecott@e3g.org Copyright 2007 2007-07-04T10:55:00+00:00 http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/the-challenge-for-government-part-ii/ http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/the-challenge-for-government-part-ii/#When:10:55:00Z The Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into “The structure and operation of government and the challenge of climate change” is being well-provided with E3G thinking. Yesterday saw Tom Burke give evidence, following on from Nick Mabey’s earlier contributions. Tom’s evidence draws on his long experience as a special adviser to previous Environment Ministers, as well as his more recent role as Chair of the Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland. Amongst other matters, Tom discussed the division between political leadership and institutional delivery; the (lack of) priority given to the environment; departmental cultures; and the energy review. Systems for Change - Thinking 2007-07-04T10:55:00+00:00 http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/climate-change-the-challenge-for-government/ http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/climate-change-the-challenge-for-government/#When:13:06:01Z On the 19th June, E3G Chief Executive Nick Mabey gave evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into “The structure and operation of government and the challenge of climate change”. The discussion covered areas as diverse as political leadership, civil service culture, the role of the proposed Office of Climate Change, risk management and inter-departmental working. The uncorrected transcript of Nick’s evidence is now available online. Nick’s evidence starts at Q36, halfway down the webpage. We’ll aim to provide a download version just as soon as it is published. Systems for Change - Thinking 2007-06-26T13:06:01+00:00 http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/practical-sustainable-development/ http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/practical-sustainable-development/#When:13:23:01Z Nick Mabey gave a presentation on ‘Practical Sustainable Development: the challenge of long term strategy in day to day government’ at a Wilton Park conference over the weekend. The conference “Sustainable Development: Managing the transition experience of emerging markets and the UK” brought together individuals from partner countries involved in the UK’s ongoing Sustainable Development Dialogues. Nick’s presentation focusses on his experience in the UK Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit. A copy of his presentation is attached. Systems for Change - News & Comment, Systems for Change - Activities 2006-07-10T13:23:01+00:00 http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/technology-policy-at-mit/ http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/technology-policy-at-mit/#When:15:09:01Z E3G’s Nick Mabey has been participating in the 30th Anniversary of the Technology and Policy Program at the Massachusettes Institute of Technology. His presentation to fellow alumni is attached. Systems for Change - News & Comment, Systems for Change - Thinking 2006-06-08T15:09:01+00:00 http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/the-challenge-of-long-term-strategy/ http://www.e3g.org/index.php/programmes/systems-articles/the-challenge-of-long-term-strategy/#When:07:29:00Z Achieving sustainable development requires long term choices in complex uncertain areas which don’t fit neatly into established government departments. However, this aspiration runs counter to the short-term realities of day-to-day government - and the media driven deadlines of modern politics. E3G Founding Director Nick Mabey recently gave a presentation on this theme to a seminar at the International Centre for the Environment, University of Bath. Nick Mabey’s presentation ‘Practical Sustainable Development: the challenge of long term strategy in day to day Government’ analyses the challenges of making sustainable development a reality. It includes a series of real policy cases studies from his work in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, and suggests how these problems can be overcome. The case studies presented include fisheries policy, energy strategy and countries at risk of instability. Nick also describes how the policy proposals of interest groups fall short when placed in the context of the choices that decision-makers can take. Nick Mabey’s presentation is attached here for download in pdf format. Systems for Change - Thinking 2006-03-14T07:29:00+00:00