Waikato Regional 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.
Champion nature-based solutions and climate action that is science-led, locally relevant, iwi led, fair for all, and unites communities.
Lead strongly to reduce risks from complex, fast-changing climate impacts on communities, environment, and regional resilience.
Support the RPS natural hazards chapter's proactive approach to managing storm, flood, and drought risks to strengthen community resilience.
Advance public transport policies and programmes that actively reduce our transport emissions profile.
Enable the agriculture sector to reduce emissions by supporting riparian and soil conservation planting initiatives.
Support district councils in developing a consistent strategy for managed retreat in vulnerable coastal communities.
Champion nature-based solutions and climate action that is science-led, locally relevant, iwi led, fair for all, and unites communities.
Lead strongly to reduce risks from complex, fast-changing climate impacts on communities, environment, and regional resilience.
Support the RPS natural hazards chapter's proactive approach to managing storm, flood, and drought risks to strengthen community resilience.
Advance public transport policies and programmes that actively reduce our transport emissions profile.
Enable the agriculture sector to reduce emissions by supporting riparian and soil conservation planting initiatives.
Support district councils in developing a consistent strategy for managed retreat in vulnerable coastal communities.
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