Selwyn 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.
Continue advocating effective and equitable climate mitigation and adaptation legislation, with a compulsory timeline for action.
Keep resourcing our civil defence team and volunteers and make their jobs simpler by educating property owners on ways to manage risk at home.
Make locally relevant decisions that enable residents to reduce fuel consumption and save money, as well as improve community resilience.
Discourage petrol running lawn and garden equipment.
Make homes more energy efficient in the fastest growing district.
Provide adequate support and resourcing for Selwyn civil defence.
Prioritise practical, affordable measures to protect communities from natural disasters over costly symbolic emissions targets.
Support voluntary uptake of energy efficiency and clean technology instead of forcing costly compliance on households and farmers.
Upgrade critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges and water systems, to withstand earthquakes and extreme weather events.
Encourage economic resilience, which will drive council discussions and decisions. Follow public decisions and stop revisiting costs.
Return fresh water to the drinking water for Rolleston and then Selwyn. Remove constant chemical dosing.
Support flood management and restore wetlands, as well-maintained wetlands help mitigate flood-prone areas and enhance wildlife.
Commit to planting more trees and increasing the Selwyn green canopy.
Plan and prepare for more extreme weather events.
Use science to make informed decisions on building and economic activity while protecting our environment.
Align any policy with direct input from Selwyn residents and apply this to all policies made.
Reduce the amount of hard landscaping, including concrete and asphalt, to allow more permeable ground and reduce flooding in built-up areas.
Encourage and promote all residents to be prepared and have essential supplies for a few days in case of a disaster.
Build and locate infrastructure to withstand future extremes without over-engineering.
Secure resilient fresh water drinking supplies around the district, preferably unchlorinated.
Protect the long-term safety of vulnerable communities through flood management and protection.
Prepare for natural disasters by strengthening youth involvement in civil defence planning and volunteer response groups.
Protect the future by ensuring new developments are climate-resilient, safe from flooding, and earthquake-strengthened.
Educate through school and community programmes so young people are empowered to lead climate action and make a positive impact.
Continue advocating effective and equitable climate mitigation and adaptation legislation, with a compulsory timeline for action.
Keep resourcing our civil defence team and volunteers and make their jobs simpler by educating property owners on ways to manage risk at home.
Make locally relevant decisions that enable residents to reduce fuel consumption and save money, as well as improve community resilience.
Discourage petrol running lawn and garden equipment.
Make homes more energy efficient in the fastest growing district.
Provide adequate support and resourcing for Selwyn civil defence.
Prioritise practical, affordable measures to protect communities from natural disasters over costly symbolic emissions targets.
Support voluntary uptake of energy efficiency and clean technology instead of forcing costly compliance on households and farmers.
Upgrade critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges and water systems, to withstand earthquakes and extreme weather events.
Encourage economic resilience, which will drive council discussions and decisions. Follow public decisions and stop revisiting costs.
Return fresh water to the drinking water for Rolleston and then Selwyn. Remove constant chemical dosing.
Support flood management and restore wetlands, as well-maintained wetlands help mitigate flood-prone areas and enhance wildlife.
Commit to planting more trees and increasing the Selwyn green canopy.
Plan and prepare for more extreme weather events.
Use science to make informed decisions on building and economic activity while protecting our environment.
Align any policy with direct input from Selwyn residents and apply this to all policies made.
Reduce the amount of hard landscaping, including concrete and asphalt, to allow more permeable ground and reduce flooding in built-up areas.
Encourage and promote all residents to be prepared and have essential supplies for a few days in case of a disaster.
Build and locate infrastructure to withstand future extremes without over-engineering.
Secure resilient fresh water drinking supplies around the district, preferably unchlorinated.
Protect the long-term safety of vulnerable communities through flood management and protection.
Prepare for natural disasters by strengthening youth involvement in civil defence planning and volunteer response groups.
Protect the future by ensuring new developments are climate-resilient, safe from flooding, and earthquake-strengthened.
Educate through school and community programmes so young people are empowered to lead climate action and make a positive impact.
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