Mayor of Whanganui
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.
Seek out pragmatic climate change actions based on council climate change policy rather than "words".
Commit to planting one million native trees by 2025 around wetland and unusable land.
Explore becoming a "net zero" district, ie no net greenhouse gases at all.
Plant one million (native) trees in the district and lower council's emissions profile by transitioning to a part-electric fleet.
Incentivise owners to strengthen their earthquake prone buildings, and make it easier to convert CBD buildings into residences.
Work with central government, the insurers and private owners to implement a clear plan for flood resilience and/or managed retreat.
Educate community on knowing how their own actions affects climate change. 80% of people surveyed are unsure if Whanganui District Council has a climate change plan!
Increase awareness of civil defence within the Whanganui District and provide funding for their work.
Partner with building owners who require assistance for earthquake strengthening and lobby to central government to support funding efforts.
Seek out pragmatic climate change actions based on council climate change policy rather than "words".
Commit to planting one million native trees by 2025 around wetland and unusable land.
Explore becoming a "net zero" district, ie no net greenhouse gases at all.
Plant one million (native) trees in the district and lower council's emissions profile by transitioning to a part-electric fleet.
Incentivise owners to strengthen their earthquake prone buildings, and make it easier to convert CBD buildings into residences.
Work with central government, the insurers and private owners to implement a clear plan for flood resilience and/or managed retreat.
Educate community on knowing how their own actions affects climate change. 80% of people surveyed are unsure if Whanganui District Council has a climate change plan!
Increase awareness of civil defence within the Whanganui District and provide funding for their work.
Partner with building owners who require assistance for earthquake strengthening and lobby to central government to support funding efforts.
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