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.
Ensure that we use our land and resources wisely to limit greenhouse gas emissions and ensure we cope well with climate change.
Include ways to lessen the effect of climate change in decisions on infrastructure.
Support reduction in greenhouse gasses by research into viable and sustainable alternatives. To think before acting.
Commit to climate change slowly and deliberately backed by solid local research and consultation.
Ensure that we use our land and resources wisely to limit greenhouse gas emissions and ensure we cope well with climate change.
Include ways to lessen the effect of climate change in decisions on infrastructure.
Support reduction in greenhouse gasses by research into viable and sustainable alternatives. To think before acting.
Commit to climate change slowly and deliberately backed by solid local research and consultation.
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