Mayor of Whakatāne
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.
Undertake Life Cycle Assessments of all council projects to provide a baseline.
Encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across all council activities to the maximum extent possible through electrification.
Encourage the development of solar PV farms in order offset emissions, enhance energy security and alleviate energy poverty.
Combine super-safe hydrogen models in current fuel vehicles, as well as in residential dwellings and other structures powered by diesel.
Continue leading the climate change program that I initiated, with strong targets and action plans for emission reduction.
Work on ensuring better information for our communities to support good decision-making.
Review our adaptation planning in light of the new National Adaptation Plan.
Undertake Life Cycle Assessments of all council projects to provide a baseline.
Encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across all council activities to the maximum extent possible through electrification.
Encourage the development of solar PV farms in order offset emissions, enhance energy security and alleviate energy poverty.
Combine super-safe hydrogen models in current fuel vehicles, as well as in residential dwellings and other structures powered by diesel.
Continue leading the climate change program that I initiated, with strong targets and action plans for emission reduction.
Work on ensuring better information for our communities to support good decision-making.
Review our adaptation planning in light of the new National Adaptation Plan.
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