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.
Support continued funding of weather events and manage the impacts of a changing climate.
Support fast-track legislation, low-impact mining, oil and gas exploration, and viable renewable energy projects.
Support funding for flood defence infrastructure and maintenance as required.
Ensure that resource management encourages development of cost-effective energy.
Focus on managing the effects of climate change rather than mitigation.
Remove red and green tape to improve productivity and efficiency.
Ensure public transport policies and associated programmes maximise opportunities to reduce the transport emissions profile.
Support the agricultural sector to reduce emissions, particularly where Waikato Regional Council has expertise such as riparian and hill country native afforestation.
Work with territorial authorities to provide a coordinated and supportive approach to coastal communities to adapt proactively to climate change impacts.
Build resilience by maintaining flood protection, restoring our environments, monitoring the data, planning transport and coordinating emergencies.
Provide easy-to-read maps so every community knows its flood and climate risks. Help communities plan ahead and stay safe.
Use trusted science to guide climate action, cut emissions and share clear carbon reports and all the plans across the Waipa and King Country.
Support continued funding of weather events and manage the impacts of a changing climate.
Support fast-track legislation, low-impact mining, oil and gas exploration, and viable renewable energy projects.
Support funding for flood defence infrastructure and maintenance as required.
Ensure that resource management encourages development of cost-effective energy.
Focus on managing the effects of climate change rather than mitigation.
Remove red and green tape to improve productivity and efficiency.
Ensure public transport policies and associated programmes maximise opportunities to reduce the transport emissions profile.
Support the agricultural sector to reduce emissions, particularly where Waikato Regional Council has expertise such as riparian and hill country native afforestation.
Work with territorial authorities to provide a coordinated and supportive approach to coastal communities to adapt proactively to climate change impacts.
Build resilience by maintaining flood protection, restoring our environments, monitoring the data, planning transport and coordinating emergencies.
Provide easy-to-read maps so every community knows its flood and climate risks. Help communities plan ahead and stay safe.
Use trusted science to guide climate action, cut emissions and share clear carbon reports and all the plans across the Waipa and King Country.
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