Raglan Community Board
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 council remains ready to respond effectively to any natural disasters, limiting the damage and harm these cause as far as possible.
Monitor evolving climate change science and its implications for the district and respond with reasoned, balanced caution.
Ensure infrastructure is maintained and ready for extreme weather events and upgrade Waitetuna Valley Road as back up access to Raglan.
Review existing emergency plans and amend if required in consultation with council and community response team.
Set up communication to keep citizens informed and able to reach the council during any emergency.
Advocate for the community (the community board's role does not include creating policy).
Advocate on behalf of the community to create better resilience to natural disasters.
Actively participate in and support the community response civil defence group.
Find ways to combat coastal erosion.
Look to positively utilise future climate change in what we produce in food and fibre.
Ensure council remains ready to respond effectively to any natural disasters, limiting the damage and harm these cause as far as possible.
Monitor evolving climate change science and its implications for the district and respond with reasoned, balanced caution.
Ensure infrastructure is maintained and ready for extreme weather events and upgrade Waitetuna Valley Road as back up access to Raglan.
Review existing emergency plans and amend if required in consultation with council and community response team.
Set up communication to keep citizens informed and able to reach the council during any emergency.
Advocate for the community (the community board's role does not include creating policy).
Advocate on behalf of the community to create better resilience to natural disasters.
Actively participate in and support the community response civil defence group.
Find ways to combat coastal erosion.
Look to positively utilise future climate change in what we produce in food and fibre.
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