Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community 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.
Champion flood protection measures that the council can do and co-ordinate with appropriate third parties also taking action.
Address local rivers and streams need to handle increased flow with more frequent high rain events.
Ensure existing civil defence procedures and allowances are fit for purpose with most up to date modelling of climate and earthquake risk.
Champion flood protection measures that the council can do and co-ordinate with appropriate third parties also taking action.
Address local rivers and streams need to handle increased flow with more frequent high rain events.
Ensure existing civil defence procedures and allowances are fit for purpose with most up to date modelling of climate and earthquake risk.
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