Christchurch City 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.
Commit to halving Christchurch's greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared with 2016-17 levels and take action to protect our city.
Fund community-led approaches to adaptation in addition to centralised efforts, recognising that communities understand their needs and challenges.
Incentivise carbon reduction through close work with eCAN and funding of alternative transport solutions, including electric buses.
Enhance civil defence systems to prepare for natural disasters, prioritising local safety over global climate agreements.
Continue to invest in nature based solutions including planting and maintaining green open spaces and enhancing wetland areas.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the district by promoting public transport, walking, cycling and renewable energy generation.
Commit to halving Christchurch's greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared with 2016-17 levels and take action to protect our city.
Fund community-led approaches to adaptation in addition to centralised efforts, recognising that communities understand their needs and challenges.
Incentivise carbon reduction through close work with eCAN and funding of alternative transport solutions, including electric buses.
Enhance civil defence systems to prepare for natural disasters, prioritising local safety over global climate agreements.
Continue to invest in nature based solutions including planting and maintaining green open spaces and enhancing wetland areas.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the district by promoting public transport, walking, cycling and renewable energy generation.
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