Masterton 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.
Investigate a citizen assembly process to raise awareness around a consensus response to a changing climate.
Plant more trees in the urban area to offset future hot days and reduce ambient air temperature by several degrees.
Upgrade urban and coastal infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events.
Investigate a citizen assembly process to raise awareness around a consensus response to a changing climate.
Plant more trees in the urban area to offset future hot days and reduce ambient air temperature by several degrees.
Upgrade urban and coastal infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events.
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