Mayor of Selwyn
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.
Encourage more affordable EV and hybrid options so Selwyn residents have real choices alongside traditional vehicles.
Plan infrastructure with climate impacts in mind so flooding is managed before it becomes a crisis.
Investigate community facilities roof space for size and structural suitability to install solar panels.
Measure and reduce council carbon emissions over time and lead community conversations about local initiatives and action.
Prepare and resource civil defence and response teams for emergency situations including flooding, fires, earthquakes and the Alpine Fault.
Commit to a strong civil defence programme to keep communities ready.
Establish a practical climate change and sustainability policy focused on resilience.
Establish pragmatic adaptation measures to protect communities and infrastructure.
Encourage more affordable EV and hybrid options so Selwyn residents have real choices alongside traditional vehicles.
Plan infrastructure with climate impacts in mind so flooding is managed before it becomes a crisis.
Investigate community facilities roof space for size and structural suitability to install solar panels.
Measure and reduce council carbon emissions over time and lead community conversations about local initiatives and action.
Prepare and resource civil defence and response teams for emergency situations including flooding, fires, earthquakes and the Alpine Fault.
Commit to a strong civil defence programme to keep communities ready.
Establish a practical climate change and sustainability policy focused on resilience.
Establish pragmatic adaptation measures to protect communities and infrastructure.
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