Mayor of Upper Hutt
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.
Establish a process so that young people have a voice in planning for the future they will inherit.
Identify ways in which the council can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to New Zealand's carbon zero targets.
Review current plans to mitigate impacts of climate change so that Upper Hutt is resilient and well prepared.
Commit to strengthening community emergency preparedness and resilience in any disaster response to protect lives.
Commit to sustainable water storage on private property as part of new residential builds.
Review and update, where necessary, the Upper Hutt City Council 2020 sustainability strategy.
Commit to looking at issues faced with climate change.
Continue to pursue Upper Hutt's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Work with building owners on earthquake-prone buildings.
Advocate for more affordable and reliable train services with a turn-up-and-go six-minute peak frequency.
Create more transport choice, including extending the train service to Timberlea, so more people can access low-emissions options.
Ensure homes are built in the right places to avoid creating expensive future problems with climate adaptation.
Establish a process so that young people have a voice in planning for the future they will inherit.
Identify ways in which the council can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to New Zealand's carbon zero targets.
Review current plans to mitigate impacts of climate change so that Upper Hutt is resilient and well prepared.
Commit to strengthening community emergency preparedness and resilience in any disaster response to protect lives.
Commit to sustainable water storage on private property as part of new residential builds.
Review and update, where necessary, the Upper Hutt City Council 2020 sustainability strategy.
Commit to looking at issues faced with climate change.
Continue to pursue Upper Hutt's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Work with building owners on earthquake-prone buildings.
Advocate for more affordable and reliable train services with a turn-up-and-go six-minute peak frequency.
Create more transport choice, including extending the train service to Timberlea, so more people can access low-emissions options.
Ensure homes are built in the right places to avoid creating expensive future problems with climate adaptation.
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