Ashburton 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.
Invest in resilient roads, water and power infrastructure that are sustainable in our changing climate.
Strengthen flood protections to keep families, farms and businesses safe now and for future generations.
Support community-led emergency plans to be ready and coordinated during natural disasters.
Aim for council vehicles to be electric.
Encourage more native riparian planting.
Investigate erosion prevention in coastal areas.
Invest in resilient roads, water and power infrastructure that are sustainable in our changing climate.
Strengthen flood protections to keep families, farms and businesses safe now and for future generations.
Support community-led emergency plans to be ready and coordinated during natural disasters.
Aim for council vehicles to be electric.
Encourage more native riparian planting.
Investigate erosion prevention in coastal areas.
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