Waitomo 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.
Evaluate and select which climate change issues to address first, using a consultative model between council and Waitomo residents.
Find the priorities on planning for natural disasters, again using a consultative model between council and residents.
Listen to local concerns regarding flood damage, and to innovative and economical solutions by those most affected.
Take timely remedial action on slip damage adjacent to district roads, before they become irreparable or become major safety hazards.
Encourage rural property owners to plant native trees for carbon credits on parts of their land which are susceptible to erosion.
Promote best practice climate change governance and knowledge building amongst fellow councillors so we are all on the same page.
Ensure potential climate change impacts to our communities and infrastructure are given increased importance in the upcoming LT Plan review.
Understand the Council and CCOs' Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emission Profiles and ensure they are monitored and reduced in line with 2050 targets.
Civil defence.
Adapting to climate change.
Evaluate and select which climate change issues to address first, using a consultative model between council and Waitomo residents.
Find the priorities on planning for natural disasters, again using a consultative model between council and residents.
Listen to local concerns regarding flood damage, and to innovative and economical solutions by those most affected.
Take timely remedial action on slip damage adjacent to district roads, before they become irreparable or become major safety hazards.
Encourage rural property owners to plant native trees for carbon credits on parts of their land which are susceptible to erosion.
Promote best practice climate change governance and knowledge building amongst fellow councillors so we are all on the same page.
Ensure potential climate change impacts to our communities and infrastructure are given increased importance in the upcoming LT Plan review.
Understand the Council and CCOs' Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emission Profiles and ensure they are monitored and reduced in line with 2050 targets.
Civil defence.
Adapting to climate change.
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