Process for Engagement
17. An enduring sustainable long-term vision will require strong input from the community. A robust, transparent process that encourages engagement with stakeholders at appropriate stages of development could include:
- A public announcement of the terms of reference for the New Zealand Energy Strategy to promote engagement and get feed back and input on scope and process.
- The formation of an advisory group comprising representatives from the energy sector and non-governmental organisations to provide independent and informed perspectives on alternative strategies. Expected benefits are likely to include:
- Independent perspectives on priorities for action, criteria for evaluation and practical issues;
- Act as intermediary with wider stakeholders;
- Articulation of different visions; and
- Useful advice on implementation issues.
- A series of workshops and forums to allow for stakeholders' input into the development of the draft strategy. The workshops would focus on the key questions for the main work streams, including long-terms goals and scenarios, renewables, energy efficiency, energy research and innovation, and energy security.
- The use of the MED website to canvass opinions and encourage debate about issues, particularly during the development stage.
- Wide consultation on the draft strategy, with a formal submission process.
18. It will be especially important to take into account other stakeholder consultation processes involving the climate change work programmes being led by the Ministry for the Environment and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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