Hawke's Bay 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.
Lift flood protection standards from one-in-100 to one-in-500 year events where possible to better protect lives and livelihoods.
Strengthen flood protection by combining modern engineering, nature-based solutions and mātauranga Māori knowledge.
Support climate-resilient, future-focused land use that protects communities, the environment and the regional economy.
Ensure emergency response processes are properly resourced with trained staff, equipment and contingencies to cover adverse events.
Prioritise actions to be prepared for adverse weather events including asset protection, water storage and maintaining equipment to respond.
Support ongoing monitoring and research into adverse climate and weather events that will enable better policies in future.
Lift flood protection standards from one-in-100 to one-in-500 year events where possible to better protect lives and livelihoods.
Strengthen flood protection by combining modern engineering, nature-based solutions and mātauranga Māori knowledge.
Support climate-resilient, future-focused land use that protects communities, the environment and the regional economy.
Ensure emergency response processes are properly resourced with trained staff, equipment and contingencies to cover adverse events.
Prioritise actions to be prepared for adverse weather events including asset protection, water storage and maintaining equipment to respond.
Support ongoing monitoring and research into adverse climate and weather events that will enable better policies in future.
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