Howick Local Board
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.
Cope with the impacts and review current natural infrastructure to restore wetlands and forest to prevent erosion and flooding.
Monitor the environment with innovative technologies, intelligence sensors, AI and modelling so we can find weakness and react faster.
Promote awareness and ways on greenhouse gas reduction so the community can work together to reduce carbon emission.
Collaborate with communities and experts to develop local adaptation plans tailored to specific climate risks.
Invest in climate-resilient infrastructure including flood protection, coastal defences and improved stormwater systems.
Strengthen civil defence preparedness through community education, regular drills and resourcing local response teams.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus the council on core local services rather than climate activism.
Cope with the impacts and review current natural infrastructure to restore wetlands and forest to prevent erosion and flooding.
Monitor the environment with innovative technologies, intelligence sensors, AI and modelling so we can find weakness and react faster.
Promote awareness and ways on greenhouse gas reduction so the community can work together to reduce carbon emission.
Collaborate with communities and experts to develop local adaptation plans tailored to specific climate risks.
Invest in climate-resilient infrastructure including flood protection, coastal defences and improved stormwater systems.
Strengthen civil defence preparedness through community education, regular drills and resourcing local response teams.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus the council on core local services rather than climate activism.
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