Huntly Community 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.
Form an emergency management system that ensures resilience in the community to anticipate future challenges and develop emergency response plans.
Represent community concerns to councils, regional authorities and government departments on issues like water quality.
Support climate adaptation plans and engage locals in planning for flooding and extreme weather.
Support community composting and food waste projects including local drop-off hubs, workshops and school programmes.
Expand electric vehicle chargers, bus priority and safe cycling to shift trips from private cars and encourage bike usage.
Install and regularly test multi-channel alerts including cell broadcast, sirens, radio and online and be more proactive on weather events.
Retrofit council buildings with LEDs, heat pumps and smart controls under energy-performance contracts.
Form an emergency management system that ensures resilience in the community to anticipate future challenges and develop emergency response plans.
Represent community concerns to councils, regional authorities and government departments on issues like water quality.
Support climate adaptation plans and engage locals in planning for flooding and extreme weather.
Support community composting and food waste projects including local drop-off hubs, workshops and school programmes.
Expand electric vehicle chargers, bus priority and safe cycling to shift trips from private cars and encourage bike usage.
Install and regularly test multi-channel alerts including cell broadcast, sirens, radio and online and be more proactive on weather events.
Retrofit council buildings with LEDs, heat pumps and smart controls under energy-performance contracts.
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