Marlborough 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.
Advocate for erosion resilience by promoting land care and native restoration to protect access, property and community safety.
Plan for sea level rise and erosion by adapting infrastructure and protecting coastal areas across the Marlborough region.
Support communities to prepare for climate impacts with practical tools, local knowledge and council-led coordination.
Develop a strategic plan that enables all key industries in Marlborough to have clean air and meaningful environmental policies.
Encourage integrated management and consultation to balance the issues regarding climate change in the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough region.
Train and support all communities to become self-sustaining and self-reliant with volunteers who can respond to civil defence emergencies.
Develop a proactive plan to anticipate rather than react to weather events in order to manage expenditure.
Invest in stormwater systems and Spring Creek stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus on core local services rather than climate activism.
Create a robust long-term climate change adaption plan.
Effectively communicate climate change issues and responses.
Target carbon neutrality in all areas of council business.
Advocate for erosion resilience by promoting land care and native restoration to protect access, property and community safety.
Plan for sea level rise and erosion by adapting infrastructure and protecting coastal areas across the Marlborough region.
Support communities to prepare for climate impacts with practical tools, local knowledge and council-led coordination.
Develop a strategic plan that enables all key industries in Marlborough to have clean air and meaningful environmental policies.
Encourage integrated management and consultation to balance the issues regarding climate change in the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough region.
Train and support all communities to become self-sustaining and self-reliant with volunteers who can respond to civil defence emergencies.
Develop a proactive plan to anticipate rather than react to weather events in order to manage expenditure.
Invest in stormwater systems and Spring Creek stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus on core local services rather than climate activism.
Create a robust long-term climate change adaption plan.
Effectively communicate climate change issues and responses.
Target carbon neutrality in all areas of council business.
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