Environment Southland
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.
Build stronger communities by investing in infrastructure and flood protection that keep Southlanders safe.
Empower local action to reduce emissions and support community-led initiatives for a healthier environment.
Grow preparedness together so every community feels safe, informed, and supported during extreme weather events.
Back local renewable energy including solar and wind to cut emissions and shield households from global fuel price shocks.
Strengthen civil defence and communities to cope with storms, earthquakes, and global fuel supply disruptions that will hit hard.
Strengthen flood protection by restoring wetlands and floodplains that naturally absorb water, lowering future costs for communities.
Commit to supporting Environment Southland's climate change policy goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Commit to the Regional Climate change working group, partners, tangata whenua, elected representatives and staff from all councils.
Establish regional climate leadership, enable a fair and equitable transition, enhance economic resilience and reduce emissions.
Build stronger communities by investing in infrastructure and flood protection that keep Southlanders safe.
Empower local action to reduce emissions and support community-led initiatives for a healthier environment.
Grow preparedness together so every community feels safe, informed, and supported during extreme weather events.
Back local renewable energy including solar and wind to cut emissions and shield households from global fuel price shocks.
Strengthen civil defence and communities to cope with storms, earthquakes, and global fuel supply disruptions that will hit hard.
Strengthen flood protection by restoring wetlands and floodplains that naturally absorb water, lowering future costs for communities.
Commit to supporting Environment Southland's climate change policy goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Commit to the Regional Climate change working group, partners, tangata whenua, elected representatives and staff from all councils.
Establish regional climate leadership, enable a fair and equitable transition, enhance economic resilience and reduce emissions.
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