Waikato 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.
Advocate for carbon-conscious decisions in council operations and procurement and behavioural change at the local level to empower residents.
Promote local planting initiatives and flood protection to build climate-adaptive neighbourhoods and foster proactive education strategies.
Support community resilience hubs to prepare for climate emergencies and natural disasters and back grassroots efforts that help build buy-in.
Advocate for carbon-conscious decisions in council operations and procurement and behavioural change at the local level to empower residents.
Promote local planting initiatives and flood protection to build climate-adaptive neighbourhoods and foster proactive education strategies.
Support community resilience hubs to prepare for climate emergencies and natural disasters and back grassroots efforts that help build buy-in.
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