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.
Protect wetlands by planting the right native species and restoring natural flood protection systems.
Require dam managers to engage with Te Puaha o Waikato communities before water releases to reduce flooding risks.
Strengthen civil defence by working with marae, kaumātua and local groups to lead emergency response planning.
Protect wetlands by planting the right native species and restoring natural flood protection systems.
Require dam managers to engage with Te Puaha o Waikato communities before water releases to reduce flooding risks.
Strengthen civil defence by working with marae, kaumātua and local groups to lead emergency response planning.
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