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The Economic Impacts of Extreme Events
The AERU is currently engaged in a project to estimate the economic impact of extreme events in relation to climate change on New Zealand's primary sector, funded by MPI's Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change programme.
Estimating Indigenous Cultural Values of Freshwater
AERU researcher Dr Sini Miller assessed how Canterbury residents value and trade off multiple attributes of freshwater use, developing policy scenarios to explore impacts on employment, as well as the environmental, recreation, and cultural values associated with water.
Whānau Ora Study
The AERU was contracted by Ihi Research and Development to perform a cost-benefit analysis of the He Toki ki te Mahi initiative, and provide an analysis of the initiative's economic impact.
Economic Assessment of Braided Rivers Management
The AERU is contributing to a research programme that aims to estimate the economic values of braided rivers alongside the management implications, and contribute to understanding the benefits and costs to affected communities from the different braided river management options developed.
The Economic Value of Antarctic Activities
Since 2007 the AERU has been commissioned by Antarctica New Zealand to produce a report outlining the contributions of Antarctic-related activities to the Canterbury and New Zealand economies.
Biological Control of the European Wasp in Australia
This study is part of a broader project by CEBRA and the Australian Government aimed at delivering updated knowledge on the benefits and costs of biological control of established pests in Australia.