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 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.
Support Dunedin's investment into research and development of hydrogen for alternative fuel sources.
Climate change is happening whether it is believed to be occurring artificially or naturally. We need to adapt our community to future change.
Commit council to have coastal erosion measures in place through sound engineering and science. Repair the St Clair Groynes.
Ensure Civil Defence procedures on the peninsula are consulted with the community.
Reduce gas emissions by introducing smaller electric buses. Make public transport more convenient and accessible on the peninsula.
Commit to the Dunedin City Council Carbon Zero by 2030 and work on how to operationalise it into every day practises.
Build whānau resilience to climate change and emergency preparedness.
Strengthen connections between biodiversity and pest management initiatives for a holistic approach to the environment.
Support Dunedin's investment into research and development of hydrogen for alternative fuel sources.
Climate change is happening whether it is believed to be occurring artificially or naturally. We need to adapt our community to future change.
Commit council to have coastal erosion measures in place through sound engineering and science. Repair the St Clair Groynes.
Ensure Civil Defence procedures on the peninsula are consulted with the community.
Reduce gas emissions by introducing smaller electric buses. Make public transport more convenient and accessible on the peninsula.
Commit to the Dunedin City Council Carbon Zero by 2030 and work on how to operationalise it into every day practises.
Build whānau resilience to climate change and emergency preparedness.
Strengthen connections between biodiversity and pest management initiatives for a holistic approach to the environment.
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