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.
Champion flood protection investment for coastal suburbs with a focus on natural solutions.
Focus housing growth in the centre of Christchurch to reduce reliance on private vehicles.
Support continued planting of fire-resistant native tree species on the Port Hills.
Utilise adaptation and mitigation in addressing climate change.
Neutralise greenhouse gases where possible by encouraging biodiversity such as planting native forests to sequester carbon.
Reduce greenhouse gases at a council level, such as the Christchurch City Council reducing methane emissions with the new sewage treatment plant.
Champion flood protection investment for coastal suburbs with a focus on natural solutions.
Focus housing growth in the centre of Christchurch to reduce reliance on private vehicles.
Support continued planting of fire-resistant native tree species on the Port Hills.
Utilise adaptation and mitigation in addressing climate change.
Neutralise greenhouse gases where possible by encouraging biodiversity such as planting native forests to sequester carbon.
Reduce greenhouse gases at a council level, such as the Christchurch City Council reducing methane emissions with the new sewage treatment plant.
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