Nelson City 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 safe, clean water for drinking, swimming and a healthy Tasman Bay. Provide a rainwater tank for every new build. Require silt catchments for developers.
Raise community wellbeing mentally and physically through education and connecting with nature.
Respect democracy and Te Tiriti by working together for the common good. Protect people, place and planet. Be good ancestors. Recognise that environment is everywhere.
Boost recycling, green technology and Blue Economy jobs to cut waste and grow a resilient economy.
Transition council assets to utilising solar and champion electric transport to cut emissions and costs.
Upgrade infrastructure and natural buffers to protect Nelson from stronger storms and heavy rain.
Protect existing mature forests and forest canopies that act as a natural means of flood protection from heavy rainfall.
Be more cognitive of where building development and infrastructure are allowed, avoiding flood plains and urban sprawl.
Establish a strong formal council structure for civil defence but ensure it is manned by committed local volunteers.
Reduce greenhouse emissions by switching electricity production for all uses to natural sources especially hydro.
Utilise less carbon-based fuel as the key to adapting to climate change.
Implement the 2025 climate change strategy, ensuring adequate resourcing and prioritising emissions reduction and adaptation.
Minimise flood risk by reducing emissions, ensuring responsible land use practices and making space for rivers.
Provide safe and affordable transport choices for people of all ages, focusing on active and public transport and clean vehicles.
Ensure safe, clean water for drinking, swimming and a healthy Tasman Bay. Provide a rainwater tank for every new build. Require silt catchments for developers.
Raise community wellbeing mentally and physically through education and connecting with nature.
Respect democracy and Te Tiriti by working together for the common good. Protect people, place and planet. Be good ancestors. Recognise that environment is everywhere.
Boost recycling, green technology and Blue Economy jobs to cut waste and grow a resilient economy.
Transition council assets to utilising solar and champion electric transport to cut emissions and costs.
Upgrade infrastructure and natural buffers to protect Nelson from stronger storms and heavy rain.
Protect existing mature forests and forest canopies that act as a natural means of flood protection from heavy rainfall.
Be more cognitive of where building development and infrastructure are allowed, avoiding flood plains and urban sprawl.
Establish a strong formal council structure for civil defence but ensure it is manned by committed local volunteers.
Reduce greenhouse emissions by switching electricity production for all uses to natural sources especially hydro.
Utilise less carbon-based fuel as the key to adapting to climate change.
Implement the 2025 climate change strategy, ensuring adequate resourcing and prioritising emissions reduction and adaptation.
Minimise flood risk by reducing emissions, ensuring responsible land use practices and making space for rivers.
Provide safe and affordable transport choices for people of all ages, focusing on active and public transport and clean vehicles.
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