Queenstown-Lakes 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 the infrastructure committee has regular oversight of all aspects of stormwater management.
Progress a plan change to address provisions or gaps in the district plan that are limiting the collective response.
Push hard to prevent development in hazard-prone locations and grow intensification where it results in minimal risk.
Embed carbon assessments in all capital projects.
Ensure Wanaka Airport is a strategic lifeline in time of emergency.
Support the formation and operation of community resilience groups throughout the district.
Encourage and work with C.D. Community Hub. Keep the public informed to cope with any C.D emergency.
Support initiatives of Wao and their like as they help guide decisions by their extensive research and development.
Ensure the infrastructure committee has regular oversight of all aspects of stormwater management.
Progress a plan change to address provisions or gaps in the district plan that are limiting the collective response.
Push hard to prevent development in hazard-prone locations and grow intensification where it results in minimal risk.
Embed carbon assessments in all capital projects.
Ensure Wanaka Airport is a strategic lifeline in time of emergency.
Support the formation and operation of community resilience groups throughout the district.
Encourage and work with C.D. Community Hub. Keep the public informed to cope with any C.D emergency.
Support initiatives of Wao and their like as they help guide decisions by their extensive research and development.
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