Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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.
Continue to advocate for the development of community facilities that reduce our carbon footprint.
Increase tree canopy cover in the local board area by planting more trees in our parks and on the road corridor.
Support the Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan for reducing regional climate emissions.
Commit to being carbon neutral by 2025.
Invest in educating and informing residents about the effects of climate change.
Advocate for green infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ensure that meals served at all board events and meetings are plant based, for animals, environment and prevention of future pandemics.
Ensure the enviroschools programme includes consideration of the causes of climate change and pandemics in its curriculum.
Establish tree planting and habitat restoration at the Sports Bowl and other reserves.
Continue to advocate for the development of community facilities that reduce our carbon footprint.
Increase tree canopy cover in the local board area by planting more trees in our parks and on the road corridor.
Support the Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan for reducing regional climate emissions.
Commit to being carbon neutral by 2025.
Invest in educating and informing residents about the effects of climate change.
Advocate for green infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ensure that meals served at all board events and meetings are plant based, for animals, environment and prevention of future pandemics.
Ensure the enviroschools programme includes consideration of the causes of climate change and pandemics in its curriculum.
Establish tree planting and habitat restoration at the Sports Bowl and other reserves.
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