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.
Action and prioritise climate change mitigation projects. Minimise impacts of weather events through increased planting and wetland development.
Develop strategies and planning for flood control and increase the resilience of rivers and streams to cope with high rainfall events.
Increase engagement with various stakeholders, partners and community groups to develop collective response to climate change.
Commit to council being carbon neutral as per national objectives.
Keep climate change at the forefront of all council policies.
Support ongoing initiatives and support educating communities about the ongoing threat of climate change.
Adapt to the impacts of climate change by protecting lakes, waterways and catchments for long-term environmental and community resilience.
Strengthen community resilience by improving civil defence preparedness, enhancing early warning systems and building strong partnerships.
Support initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote waste reduction and encourage sustainable transport options.
Action and prioritise climate change mitigation projects. Minimise impacts of weather events through increased planting and wetland development.
Develop strategies and planning for flood control and increase the resilience of rivers and streams to cope with high rainfall events.
Increase engagement with various stakeholders, partners and community groups to develop collective response to climate change.
Commit to council being carbon neutral as per national objectives.
Keep climate change at the forefront of all council policies.
Support ongoing initiatives and support educating communities about the ongoing threat of climate change.
Adapt to the impacts of climate change by protecting lakes, waterways and catchments for long-term environmental and community resilience.
Strengthen community resilience by improving civil defence preparedness, enhancing early warning systems and building strong partnerships.
Support initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote waste reduction and encourage sustainable transport options.
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