Otago Regional 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.
Ensure sound and robust science is gathered.
Engage in debate to ensure decision-making is based on science and long-term outcomes are achieved.
Require meaningful and comprehensive consultation with affected people and community.
Drive overarching transport, air and fresh water policies that mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Support communities to adapt to climate change impacts by making sure hazards are identified and by helping them develop resilience plans.
Commit to the implementation of government policy such as Te Mana o te Wai and other environmental directions.
Advocate for better public transport in our region affordable to everybody. Support better cycleways particularly in urban areas.
Support policies to reduce or even ban urban development in areas close to flood zones.
Ensure civil defence plans are adequate in the event of a major earthquake in Central Otago, strongly predicted by seismologists.
Continue to play the lead role in civil defence throughout Otago.
Central government has primary responsibility to set policies and priorities. Nothing more dangerous than 70-odd councils going it alone.
Civil Defence is currently funded with $3m plus of Otago Regional Council ratepayer monies and has been re-organised in Otago. Self-reliance is still the key.
Earthquake strengthening policies are seriously over-the-top and destroying heritage buildings all over NZ.
Ensure sound and robust science is gathered.
Engage in debate to ensure decision-making is based on science and long-term outcomes are achieved.
Require meaningful and comprehensive consultation with affected people and community.
Drive overarching transport, air and fresh water policies that mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Support communities to adapt to climate change impacts by making sure hazards are identified and by helping them develop resilience plans.
Commit to the implementation of government policy such as Te Mana o te Wai and other environmental directions.
Advocate for better public transport in our region affordable to everybody. Support better cycleways particularly in urban areas.
Support policies to reduce or even ban urban development in areas close to flood zones.
Ensure civil defence plans are adequate in the event of a major earthquake in Central Otago, strongly predicted by seismologists.
Continue to play the lead role in civil defence throughout Otago.
Central government has primary responsibility to set policies and priorities. Nothing more dangerous than 70-odd councils going it alone.
Civil Defence is currently funded with $3m plus of Otago Regional Council ratepayer monies and has been re-organised in Otago. Self-reliance is still the key.
Earthquake strengthening policies are seriously over-the-top and destroying heritage buildings all over NZ.
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