Kāpiti Coast District 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.
Ensure a sensible and practical approach to flood risk management.
Support the community on the issue of coastal adaptation and sea level rise and explore alternative approaches where they emerge.
Support the improvement of disaster recovery and resilience work in the district.
Champion renewable energy with council solar incentives, household packages paid via rates, reducing costs and emissions for the community.
Commit to partnering with mana whenua and the community to strengthen resilience against future coastal flood hazards.
Support community-led emergency hubs to build local resilience.
Remove the current coastal erosion work from LIM packs as it is too uncertain.
Reset work on coastal erosion, inland flooding and sea level change to a 20-year horizon and update every 5 years using the latest science data.
Reduce flood risk by restoring waterways, holding back water to reduce flash flooding and providing clear paths for water to reach the sea.
Ensure a sensible and practical approach to flood risk management.
Support the community on the issue of coastal adaptation and sea level rise and explore alternative approaches where they emerge.
Support the improvement of disaster recovery and resilience work in the district.
Champion renewable energy with council solar incentives, household packages paid via rates, reducing costs and emissions for the community.
Commit to partnering with mana whenua and the community to strengthen resilience against future coastal flood hazards.
Support community-led emergency hubs to build local resilience.
Remove the current coastal erosion work from LIM packs as it is too uncertain.
Reset work on coastal erosion, inland flooding and sea level change to a 20-year horizon and update every 5 years using the latest science data.
Reduce flood risk by restoring waterways, holding back water to reduce flash flooding and providing clear paths for water to reach the sea.
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