Bay of Plenty Regional 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.
Encourage diverse partnerships between government, industry and community organisations to support all.
Incorporate indigenous knowledge and leverage traditional wisdom promoting a holistic and culturally sensitive approach.
Prioritise greenhouse emissions reduction and commit to a tangible reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by implementing sustainable practices.
Commit council to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to meet national standards by 2035.
Commit council to support communities to develop climate change preparation plans by 2030.
Commit council to support development of freshwater management plans in partnership with communities by 2030.
Encourage diverse partnerships between government, industry and community organisations to support all.
Incorporate indigenous knowledge and leverage traditional wisdom promoting a holistic and culturally sensitive approach.
Prioritise greenhouse emissions reduction and commit to a tangible reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by implementing sustainable practices.
Commit council to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to meet national standards by 2035.
Commit council to support communities to develop climate change preparation plans by 2030.
Commit council to support development of freshwater management plans in partnership with communities by 2030.
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