Tasman 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.
Expand the definition of flood hazard areas based on the latest data to avoid risky new developments.
Future-proof infrastructure as prevention is better than cure.
Train community resilience groups to improve disaster response and protect communities.
Commit investment in river stop banks and stormwater systems to help ratepayers protect their businesses, homes, farms and so on from severe weather.
Focus council decisions on value for money and remove emissions considerations from the decision-making process.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions reduction and concentrate on core local services.
Expand the definition of flood hazard areas based on the latest data to avoid risky new developments.
Future-proof infrastructure as prevention is better than cure.
Train community resilience groups to improve disaster response and protect communities.
Commit investment in river stop banks and stormwater systems to help ratepayers protect their businesses, homes, farms and so on from severe weather.
Focus council decisions on value for money and remove emissions considerations from the decision-making process.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions reduction and concentrate on core local services.
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