Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula 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.
Advocate for greater provision of walking, cycling and public transport as alternatives to the use of private motor vehicles.
Recognise the need to adapt to rising sea levels and the increase in the frequency of severe weather events due to climate change.
Support the establishment of local civil defence hubs around Banks Peninsula.
Advocate for greater provision of walking, cycling and public transport as alternatives to the use of private motor vehicles.
Recognise the need to adapt to rising sea levels and the increase in the frequency of severe weather events due to climate change.
Support the establishment of local civil defence hubs around Banks Peninsula.
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