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 council being carbon neutral by 2030, and city by by 2045
Pressure central government to give Canterbury a fairer share of NZ public transport subsidy for commuter rail from the greater Christchurch city.
Embark on vigorous native tree planting across the wider city for carbon, wildlife and human engagement.
Develop Innovation Precinct and grow sustainable revenue with a low carbon footprint – cement Christchurch as Silicon Valley of New Zealand.
Incentivise carbon reduction, free or subsidised electric transportation options such as electric central city shuttle or subsidised tram.
Leverage our lessons learnt from disaster recovery to build even greater community resilience.
Commit to council being carbon neutral by 2030, and city by by 2045
Pressure central government to give Canterbury a fairer share of NZ public transport subsidy for commuter rail from the greater Christchurch city.
Embark on vigorous native tree planting across the wider city for carbon, wildlife and human engagement.
Develop Innovation Precinct and grow sustainable revenue with a low carbon footprint – cement Christchurch as Silicon Valley of New Zealand.
Incentivise carbon reduction, free or subsidised electric transportation options such as electric central city shuttle or subsidised tram.
Leverage our lessons learnt from disaster recovery to build even greater community resilience.
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