Christchurch City Council
Climate change and resilience
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 and resilience
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.
Commit to Ōtautahi Christchurch halving our emissions by 2030 and being net carbon neutral by 2045.
Commit to community-led dynamic adaptation plans to mitigate climate impacts on current and future generations.
Prioritise stopbanks and flood protection along the river in the red zone and other high risks areas.
Fix flood mitigation/earthquake repairs, as many in our community struggle to talk about climate change adaptation when this is not sorted.
Ensure data collected locally is included in modelling when planning for climate change.
Enable our communities to have their own trusted experts to sit at the decision-making table when planning their futures.
Commit to Ōtautahi Christchurch halving our emissions by 2030 and being net carbon neutral by 2045.
Commit to community-led dynamic adaptation plans to mitigate climate impacts on current and future generations.
Prioritise stopbanks and flood protection along the river in the red zone and other high risks areas.
Fix flood mitigation/earthquake repairs, as many in our community struggle to talk about climate change adaptation when this is not sorted.
Ensure data collected locally is included in modelling when planning for climate change.
Enable our communities to have their own trusted experts to sit at the decision-making table when planning their futures.
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