Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
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.
Continue to advocate for comprehensive water management plans to address flooding issues at key locations.
Ensure all communities have well resourced hubs at local halls to support volunteer resilience groups.
Develop a plan to address possible ocean rise by using berms and helping relocation of housing to higher ground.
Encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the council and residents through education.
Ensure civil defence is properly funded with adequate physical resources.
Commit to our Zero Carbon Plan 2030 and ensure monitoring of all factors contributing to emissions, including cruise ship and air travel.
Continue to fund and support South Dunedin Futures and target other low-lying coastal areas in the wider Dunedin area.
Set up a climate resilience fund, such as those in Christchurch and Wellington, to spread the cost of adapting council assets over time.
Promote council policies which reduce petrol vehicle use and support electric cars and buses through contracts and charging stations.
Support policies such as better public transport, walking and cycling which help to reduce emissions.
Work with local communities on civil defence preparedness both at a household level and establish well resourced local hubs.
Continue to advocate for comprehensive water management plans to address flooding issues at key locations.
Ensure all communities have well resourced hubs at local halls to support volunteer resilience groups.
Develop a plan to address possible ocean rise by using berms and helping relocation of housing to higher ground.
Encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the council and residents through education.
Ensure civil defence is properly funded with adequate physical resources.
Commit to our Zero Carbon Plan 2030 and ensure monitoring of all factors contributing to emissions, including cruise ship and air travel.
Continue to fund and support South Dunedin Futures and target other low-lying coastal areas in the wider Dunedin area.
Set up a climate resilience fund, such as those in Christchurch and Wellington, to spread the cost of adapting council assets over time.
Promote council policies which reduce petrol vehicle use and support electric cars and buses through contracts and charging stations.
Support policies such as better public transport, walking and cycling which help to reduce emissions.
Work with local communities on civil defence preparedness both at a household level and establish well resourced local hubs.
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