Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Support the use of affordable, renewable energy technology.
Encourage the purchase of locally sourced produce and products.
Support civil defence and focus on education and preparation in the event of a natural disaster.
Investigate and prioritise protection of our beaches from pollution, run off to sea.
Investigate and prioritise potential slips/our roading, trimming bush and trees especially along the scenic routes, walking tracks.
Support initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases.
Support the use of affordable, renewable energy technology.
Encourage the purchase of locally sourced produce and products.
Support civil defence and focus on education and preparation in the event of a natural disaster.
Investigate and prioritise protection of our beaches from pollution, run off to sea.
Investigate and prioritise potential slips/our roading, trimming bush and trees especially along the scenic routes, walking tracks.
Support initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases.
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