Howick Local Board
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 continued funding for carbon neutral projects in schools and daycares, eg, community gardens and native tree planting programs.
Encourage carbon-neutral energy – I support making it easier to add solar panels to homes, both at the time of construction and after.
Support transitioning from fossil fuels by improving public transport options and walkways to public transport hubs.
Encourage householders to switch to LED lighting; switch off appliances when not in use; use power in off peak times.
Establish planting of fruit trees in our parks which would provide fresh fruit to local residents and return of bees.
Ensure that native trees only will be planted in areas of erosion.
Support government emission-free mission by 2030.
Work to establish more electric charging stations in the area to promote electric vehicles usage.
Commit to continued funding for carbon neutral projects in schools and daycares, eg, community gardens and native tree planting programs.
Encourage carbon-neutral energy – I support making it easier to add solar panels to homes, both at the time of construction and after.
Support transitioning from fossil fuels by improving public transport options and walkways to public transport hubs.
Encourage householders to switch to LED lighting; switch off appliances when not in use; use power in off peak times.
Establish planting of fruit trees in our parks which would provide fresh fruit to local residents and return of bees.
Ensure that native trees only will be planted in areas of erosion.
Support government emission-free mission by 2030.
Work to establish more electric charging stations in the area to promote electric vehicles usage.
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