Rotorua 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.
Support spending on storm water and waste water infrastructure so our systems are resilient during extreme weather events.
Support the introduction of organic waste collection so less emissions occur from these materials ending up in landfill.
Commit to continuing to educate our communities about emergency preparedness, and civil defence strategies across the district.
Commit to council managing climate change through strategic planning in a phased approach, and affordable to ratepayers.
Establish training opportunities for elected members in civil defence to support rural communities to liaise with council staff.
Explore partnerships with power supply companies to continue LED lighting rollout across the wider district.
Support spending on storm water and waste water infrastructure so our systems are resilient during extreme weather events.
Support the introduction of organic waste collection so less emissions occur from these materials ending up in landfill.
Commit to continuing to educate our communities about emergency preparedness, and civil defence strategies across the district.
Commit to council managing climate change through strategic planning in a phased approach, and affordable to ratepayers.
Establish training opportunities for elected members in civil defence to support rural communities to liaise with council staff.
Explore partnerships with power supply companies to continue LED lighting rollout across the wider district.
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