Porirua 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.
Invest in stormwater systems to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents to prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on expensive emissions cuts and focus on core local services rather than climate activism.
Adapt to climate change with practical steps to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience to its impact.
Plan for poor weather resilience by regularly checking and clearing debris from susceptible areas such as storm water drainage.
Promote benefits of energy saving devices, increased insulation and ventilation for cost savings, healthy homes and climate impact.
Build on the work of the Porirua Citizens Assembly on climate change, respecting the leadership of Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Ensure accurate data, eg flood mapping, informs local responses to risk and work with communities on pragmatic ways to improve resilience.
Take a wholistic approach by protecting waterways, soil health, waste management, electrification, transport hierarchies and climate-friendly industry.
Invest in renewable energy initiatives across Porirua.
Strengthen coastal and harbour resilience through sustainable planning.
Support climate-smart infrastructure to protect homes from flooding and slips.
Commit the council to progress adaptation at a rate feasible for the community.
Maintain suitable investment in civil defence to help recover from significant natural events.
Maintain the climate change strategy to be adaptable to the ever-changing environment.
Develop a comprehensive managed retreat strategy to ensure that Porirua is prepared for the changes that are coming.
Embed climate as a focus in all council projects by updating the council's procurement policy and making climate change a long-term plan strategic priority.
Reduce council's emissions by diverting organic waste from the landfill and replacing gas boilers and petrol vehicles with electric options.
Invest in stormwater systems to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents to prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on expensive emissions cuts and focus on core local services rather than climate activism.
Adapt to climate change with practical steps to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience to its impact.
Plan for poor weather resilience by regularly checking and clearing debris from susceptible areas such as storm water drainage.
Promote benefits of energy saving devices, increased insulation and ventilation for cost savings, healthy homes and climate impact.
Build on the work of the Porirua Citizens Assembly on climate change, respecting the leadership of Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Ensure accurate data, eg flood mapping, informs local responses to risk and work with communities on pragmatic ways to improve resilience.
Take a wholistic approach by protecting waterways, soil health, waste management, electrification, transport hierarchies and climate-friendly industry.
Invest in renewable energy initiatives across Porirua.
Strengthen coastal and harbour resilience through sustainable planning.
Support climate-smart infrastructure to protect homes from flooding and slips.
Commit the council to progress adaptation at a rate feasible for the community.
Maintain suitable investment in civil defence to help recover from significant natural events.
Maintain the climate change strategy to be adaptable to the ever-changing environment.
Develop a comprehensive managed retreat strategy to ensure that Porirua is prepared for the changes that are coming.
Embed climate as a focus in all council projects by updating the council's procurement policy and making climate change a long-term plan strategic priority.
Reduce council's emissions by diverting organic waste from the landfill and replacing gas boilers and petrol vehicles with electric options.
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