Mayor of Waimate
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.
Integrate resilience planning in decisions and prioritise smart land use and infrastructure investment for roading, waters and waste.
Seek innovative funding models, including partnerships and government grants for resilience infrastructure, to lessen the burden on rates.
Strengthen local emergency preparedness through an annual resilience expo, updated response plans and community-led resilience hubs.
Integrate resilience planning in decisions and prioritise smart land use and infrastructure investment for roading, waters and waste.
Seek innovative funding models, including partnerships and government grants for resilience infrastructure, to lessen the burden on rates.
Strengthen local emergency preparedness through an annual resilience expo, updated response plans and community-led resilience hubs.
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