Transition engineering is a professional engineering discipline focused on meeting the needs of today, without compromising the ecological, social and economic systems of future generations.

Ensure that the benefits and costs of climate initiatives are clear, equitable, inclusive and fair.

Blackgate Reserve: 100 year naturalisation project

Check out a video case study with the Healthy Waters team from Auckland Council and hear why the Blackgate Reserve development is a 100 year naturalisation project that the community will enjoy long after we're gone.

Questions to ask yourself

  1. Have I applied engineering practices in a way that fosters the health, safety and wellbeing of the community and the environment?
  2. Am I balancing present needs with the reasonably foreseeable needs of future generations in my decision-making process?
  3. Have I considered the potential social impacts of my engineering activities, including impacts on vulnerable and/or marginalised communities?

For further information about the nine actions, view Practice Note 32 – The role of the engineer