Thames-Coromandel 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.
Continue with the Sustainability and Resilience Group's work to develop a Thames-Coromandel District Council Emissions Reduction Plan, with targets to reach carbon zero.
Transition council vehicles to electric vehicle alternatives by changing the procurement policy to default to non Internal Combustion Engine vehicles.
Continue with work on Shoreline Management Plans as part of Coastal Management Strategy, including use of local knowledge and resources.
Complete a carbon reduction plan for council emissions by 2023, and set ambitious goals to target reduction in highest emissions areas.
Advocate for increasing public and active transport in all our towns, and to connect towns and rural communities.
Set appropriate sea level rise adaptation pathways through the adopted shoreline management plan and its continued public engagement.
Commit to council-approved policy on carbon reduction.
Stabilise slip sites, install two lane bridges and raise roads in danger of flooding. Our fragile Coromandel infrastructure is vulnerable.
Solid council lead civil defence plan capable of protecting our large Coromandel holiday population in the event of natural disaster.
Commit to increasing public awareness of the options for change, striving to bring the people along with us via forums and workshops.
Support implementation of Coastal and Shoreline Management Plans and openly address risk of sea level rise and climate change.
Engage or guide civil defence/emergency response preparedness and plans, including psycho-social impact recovery actions.
Continue with the Sustainability and Resilience Group's work to develop a Thames-Coromandel District Council Emissions Reduction Plan, with targets to reach carbon zero.
Transition council vehicles to electric vehicle alternatives by changing the procurement policy to default to non Internal Combustion Engine vehicles.
Continue with work on Shoreline Management Plans as part of Coastal Management Strategy, including use of local knowledge and resources.
Complete a carbon reduction plan for council emissions by 2023, and set ambitious goals to target reduction in highest emissions areas.
Advocate for increasing public and active transport in all our towns, and to connect towns and rural communities.
Set appropriate sea level rise adaptation pathways through the adopted shoreline management plan and its continued public engagement.
Commit to council-approved policy on carbon reduction.
Stabilise slip sites, install two lane bridges and raise roads in danger of flooding. Our fragile Coromandel infrastructure is vulnerable.
Solid council lead civil defence plan capable of protecting our large Coromandel holiday population in the event of natural disaster.
Commit to increasing public awareness of the options for change, striving to bring the people along with us via forums and workshops.
Support implementation of Coastal and Shoreline Management Plans and openly address risk of sea level rise and climate change.
Engage or guide civil defence/emergency response preparedness and plans, including psycho-social impact recovery actions.
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