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 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.
Improve resilience to withstand all foreseeable natural events.
Prepare as far as possible for the unforeseen consequences of previous or current actions.
Undertake a climate change risk assessment for the district and all council activities to inform an adaptation plan.
Undertake a robust emissions inventory for council and the district to inform a plan to reduce emissions.
Initiate community engagement forums with at-risk and interested communities to raise awareness for adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
Improve resilience to withstand all foreseeable natural events.
Prepare as far as possible for the unforeseen consequences of previous or current actions.
Undertake a climate change risk assessment for the district and all council activities to inform an adaptation plan.
Undertake a robust emissions inventory for council and the district to inform a plan to reduce emissions.
Initiate community engagement forums with at-risk and interested communities to raise awareness for adaptation and mitigation initiatives.
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