Grey District 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 having a clear plan working towards reducing emissions.
Ensure civil defence has the capability and capacity to lead the community through any natural disaster or emergency.
Communicate the earthquake strengthening processes and timelines to ensure no surprises for our community.
Open wide-ranging discussions with community on our concerns, ambitions, goals and limitations considering all the options available today.
Reevaluate our situation with a new, fresh and bold perspective. What ARE we capable of? Why not challenge our traditions and brainwashing?
Consider the implications of a money-free, volunteer based societal model. Examine new possibilities from this unprecedented opportunity.
Secure a new location for a second water reservoir with modern treatment technology for Greymouth.
Implement the Messenger Park Community Tree Farm to create carbon credits for our ratepayers.
Invest in alternative energy production projects to secure our energy needs for the future.
Ensure our long term planning takes into account climate change effects.
Ensure Civil Defence is adequately resourced to tackle future challenges.
Work towards environmentally sustainable economic goals.
Commit to council having a clear plan working towards reducing emissions.
Ensure civil defence has the capability and capacity to lead the community through any natural disaster or emergency.
Communicate the earthquake strengthening processes and timelines to ensure no surprises for our community.
Open wide-ranging discussions with community on our concerns, ambitions, goals and limitations considering all the options available today.
Reevaluate our situation with a new, fresh and bold perspective. What ARE we capable of? Why not challenge our traditions and brainwashing?
Consider the implications of a money-free, volunteer based societal model. Examine new possibilities from this unprecedented opportunity.
Secure a new location for a second water reservoir with modern treatment technology for Greymouth.
Implement the Messenger Park Community Tree Farm to create carbon credits for our ratepayers.
Invest in alternative energy production projects to secure our energy needs for the future.
Ensure our long term planning takes into account climate change effects.
Ensure Civil Defence is adequately resourced to tackle future challenges.
Work towards environmentally sustainable economic goals.
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