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 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.
Act on behalf of the ratepayers and give priority to the tasks that will benefit this group, prioritising civil defence over CO2 reduction as an example.
Determine the council definition for resilience and the scope of activity that falls within the council mandate.
Test preparedness using what-if scenarios.
Fix the roading network with proper maintenance of culverts.
Reduce debt so there is headroom for natural disaster recovery.
Return to proper river maintenance.
Act on behalf of the ratepayers and give priority to the tasks that will benefit this group, prioritising civil defence over CO2 reduction as an example.
Determine the council definition for resilience and the scope of activity that falls within the council mandate.
Test preparedness using what-if scenarios.
Fix the roading network with proper maintenance of culverts.
Reduce debt so there is headroom for natural disaster recovery.
Return to proper river maintenance.
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