Evidence-Based Decision Making to Underpin the Thresholds in New Zealand's Craft Risk Management Standard: Biofouling on Vessels Arriving to New Zealand

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Georgiades ◽  
Daniel Kluza
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Standard ◽  
Antifouling Coatings ◽  
Slime Layer ◽  
Taxonomic Groups

AbstractVessel biofouling is a significant pathway for the introduction of nonindigenous marine species (NIMS). New Zealand is the first nation to regulate the vessel biofouling pathway, with controls scheduled to come into force in May 2018. The Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS): Biofouling on Vessels Arriving to New Zealand specifies the hull fouling thresholds that vessels must meet; and here, we present the evidence-based decisions that underpin these thresholds.Under the CRMS, a vessel must arrive in New Zealand with a “clean hull,” the thresholds for which are governed by the intended duration of a vessel's stay in New Zealand. For example, long-stay (≥21 days) vessels must meet a more stringent standard of hull cleanliness due to the increased likelihood of release and establishment of NIMS. While setting a clean hull threshold at “slime layer only” can be tractable when vessels operate within the specifications of antifouling coatings, incidental amounts of macrofouling can establish even under the best management practices. Because of such instances, the thresholds within the CRMS were designed to allow for the presence of some macrofouling species, albeit with restrictions to minimize biosecurity risk. These thresholds are intended to limit species richness and to prevent successful reproduction and settlement of the allowed taxonomic groups while considering the practicality and feasibility of implementation.The difficulties of managing biofouling on different areas of the hull are acknowledged within these thresholds. For example, a greater tolerance of macrofouling has been allowed for niche areas due to the difficulties in preventing biofouling on these areas.

The uncertain search for the diffuse silver bullet: science, policy and prospects

2007 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.G. Cooke ◽  
R.A. Petch
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Source Control ◽  
Nitrification Inhibitors ◽  
Resource Managers

The overwhelming importance of diffuse sources as a determinant of receiving water quality has been recognised for over 30 years. Significant research and development on techniques for reducing inputs in the riparian zone has resulted in numerous guideline documents being produced. Yet despite this research effort, and the apparently successful transfer of key results to water resource managers, the public perception in New Zealand is that the quality of receiving waters continues to decline. In this paper we examine the veracity of that perception through examination of state-of-the-environment reporting, discussions with water resource managers, and published literature. Using a case study of Lake Taupo, New Zealand as an example, we discuss the difficulties faced by water resource managers in arresting declines in water quality. We compare the reduction in potential nutrient exports possible between ‘non-invasive’ mitigation techniques such as riparian buffer strips, constructed and natural wetlands and source control measures such as the use of nitrification inhibitors and wintering pads. Finally, we look at options available should voluntary measures or best management practices fail to deliver the nutrient reductions that are necessary to maintain lake water quality.

scholarly journals Gender, Educational Attainment, and Farm Outcomes in New Zealand

Land ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Brown
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Survey Respondent ◽  
Novel Technologies ◽  
Best Management ◽  
And Gender

Empirical studies of farm outcomes that rely on survey data often find important roles for education and gender. However, relatively few studies consider either field of study or gender of the decision maker (as opposed to gender of the survey respondent). This paper evaluates how the field of education and gender of decision makers correlate with profitability, farm management, future intentions, risk and norms, and adoption of novel technologies in New Zealand, explicitly accounting for the fact that many farming households make decisions jointly. Findings show that post-secondary education in a relevant field is a strong predictor of farm outcomes such as adoption of best management practices, plans to convert or intensify land use, risk tolerance, and adoption of novel technologies. Male sole decision makers (vis-à-vis joint decision makers) are more likely to have adopted best management practices and to have greater risk tolerance while female sole decision makers have adopted fewer novel technologies. These results have important implications for policy makers and extension officers who wish to encourage the uptake of best management practices and who wish to better understand future land-use change.

scholarly journals The risk management of medical device-related pressure ulcers based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. 4129-4139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Infection Risk ◽  
Safety Risk ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
Legal Risk ◽  
Reputational Risk ◽  
Management Standard ◽  
Management Modes

Objective To analyse medical device-related pressure ulcer (MDRPU) management modes and their possible risks and provide references to treat MDRPUs. Methods The Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS) 4360:2004 risk management standard is the first national risk management standard in the world. Zhongshan Hospital adopted the standard to establish risk management modes to improve the MDRPU risk management process and to register, assess and analyse the key risks for MDRPUs. Eight risk types were identified and registered: organization management risk, environment risk, patient safety risk, human resource risk, infection risk, occupational safety risk, legal risk and reputational risk. Results Following the implementation of the AS/NZS 4360:2004 risk management standard in our institution, the organization management risk value decreased from 25 to 5; the environment risk value decreased from 25 to 5; the patient safety risk value decreased from 20 to 3; the human resource risk value decreased from 16 to 4; the infection risk value decreased from 9 to 1; the occupational risk value decreased from 9 to 6; the legal risk value decreased from 9 to 4; and the reputational risk value decreased from 12 to 2. Conclusion The AS/NZS 4360:2004 risk management standard was effective in managing the risk of MDRPUs.

Best management practices to mitigate faecal contamination by livestock of New Zealand waters

2007 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Collins ◽  
Malcolm Mcleod ◽  
Mike Hedley ◽  
Andrea Donnison ◽  
Murray Close ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Faecal Contamination ◽  
Best Management

scholarly journals Risk management in export-oriented supply chains of agrifood commodities

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (97) ◽  
pp. 219-226
Author(s):  
O. O. Shkolnyi ◽  
◽  
I. M. Novak
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The increase in agriexport volume is largely determined by the potential of the domestic market, technological development of agricultural production and processing industries, infrastructure, including logistics support. The development of global agrifood supply chains has been influenced by the interests the agricultural market players, from primary agricultural producers to consumers in marketing niches. The presence of risks drivers at the level of agricultural producers, processing enterprises and other participants in agri-food supply chains necessitates the formation of competitive positioning strategies. Ukraine relies on imports of milk and dairy products, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, berries and grapes, which can be grown by domestic producers. Such commodities are subjects to the agricultural bargaining in many developed economies. Cooperation between government agencies and associations of agricultural producers helps to reduce the level of uncertainty and risk under the destructive effects of global economic forces. The role of the government in the formation of risk management mechanisms in agribusiness is more noticeable than in other areas, which is reflected by the impact on subsidization mechanism, taxation, the formation of marketing channels of produce movement, leveling the influence of market power of retailers. It is not justified to increase the volume of exports of products that could be used as feed by the domestic farmers. Increasing exports of raw materials does not always contribute to a positive image of the country in the world markets. As an example the supply of organic soybeans to the US market was illustrated. The impact of risks on participants in agrifood supply chains necessitates the involvement of innovative technologies, financial instruments, regulatory government programs, as well as best management practices.

scholarly journals Biosecurity and Biological Risk Management for Livestock Enterprises

EDIS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt Hersom ◽  
Max Irsik ◽  
Todd Thrift
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Biological Risk ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Enterprise Security ◽  
Animal Sciences

AN-194, a 6-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom, Max Irsik, and Todd Thrift, describes biosecurity and biological risk management practices, basic biosecurity and BRM management practices, disease transmission routes, enterprise security, reasons to have a BRM plan, and biosecurity best management practices. Includes resource list. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, March 2008. AN194/AN194: Biosecurity and Biological Risk Management for Livestock Enterprises (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Stakeholder engagement and the GRI: implications for effective risk management

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
Claire A. Horner ◽  
Trevor D. Wilmshurst
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Environmental Risk ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Voluntary Reporting ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Corporate Reporting ◽  
Management Standard ◽  
Iso 31000

Stakeholders expect organisations to assess and manage risk in all areas of business activity including their social and environmental activities, and corporate reporting on these activities is increasing. Acknowledging that a gap may exist between voluntary reports and internal social and environmental risk management practices, this study explores the association between the use of the GRI guidelines, stakeholder engagement practices, and risk management practices with reference to AS/NZS Risk Management Standard ISO 31000:2009. It moves beyond motivations to explore how voluntary reporting practices may facilitate risk management through the process of stakeholder engagement. Results indicate that the use of the GRI in conjunction with external verification encourages more inclusive stakeholder engagement practices as identified in the AS/NZS Risk Management Standard

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