Hauraki 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.
Plan for and provide infrastructure which recognises and reduces the risk of hazards, such as floods, storms, and sea level rise.
Commit to NZ's target to reduce net emissions by 50% below gross 2005 levels by 2030.
Eliminate organic waste going to landfill.
Help communities to adapt and be resilient to extreme weather events and associated effects of climate change.
Support alternative modes of transport to motor vehicles such as walking and cycling.
Accelerate the council's plans to become a carbon-neutral organisation.
Complete adaptation plans for our coastal and low-lying communities.
Support our council's Zero Carbon Promise.
Commit to reducing wastewater treatment plant emissions and better public transport, electric vehicle infrastructure and walking and cycling initiatives.
Commit to planting more trees and replacing council-owned forestry with native planting.
Plan for and provide infrastructure which recognises and reduces the risk of hazards, such as floods, storms, and sea level rise.
Commit to NZ's target to reduce net emissions by 50% below gross 2005 levels by 2030.
Eliminate organic waste going to landfill.
Help communities to adapt and be resilient to extreme weather events and associated effects of climate change.
Support alternative modes of transport to motor vehicles such as walking and cycling.
Accelerate the council's plans to become a carbon-neutral organisation.
Complete adaptation plans for our coastal and low-lying communities.
Support our council's Zero Carbon Promise.
Commit to reducing wastewater treatment plant emissions and better public transport, electric vehicle infrastructure and walking and cycling initiatives.
Commit to planting more trees and replacing council-owned forestry with native planting.
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