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.
Encourage alternative transport modes such as public transport, cycling, and walking to reduce emissions.
Support initiatives for reduced/smart water use such as rainwater tanks and greywater applications to increase drought resilience.
Plantings and stormwater designed to naturally filter and process excess water to reduce the effects of heavy rainfall events.
Support community driven sustainability initiatives.
Investigate sustainable and localised food waste collection and composting services.
Encourage alternative transport modes such as public transport, cycling, and walking to reduce emissions.
Support initiatives for reduced/smart water use such as rainwater tanks and greywater applications to increase drought resilience.
Plantings and stormwater designed to naturally filter and process excess water to reduce the effects of heavy rainfall events.
Support community driven sustainability initiatives.
Investigate sustainable and localised food waste collection and composting services.
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