Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 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.
Advocate for flood-resilient infrastructure and improved stormwater systems in Riccarton.
Promote more trees and green spaces to help Riccarton adapt to climate change.
Support local civil defence readiness so residents are prepared for emergencies.
Adopt a risk-based earthquake approach recognising the Alpine Fault's high probability of rupturing and actively prepare council projects.
Ensure road renewals and other projects include rain gardens, which are plantings designed to channel stormwater while also adding trees.
Support community gardens and initiatives such as community tool sheds for food security and community connection.
Advocate for increased choice of transport so that everyone can get around easily and sustainably.
Work with communities to build resilience in infrastructure, including piping that meets the demands of climate concerns and weather events.
Look into clean energy alternatives for council-owned assets and advocate for these in the wider community.
Advocate for flood-resilient infrastructure and improved stormwater systems in Riccarton.
Promote more trees and green spaces to help Riccarton adapt to climate change.
Support local civil defence readiness so residents are prepared for emergencies.
Adopt a risk-based earthquake approach recognising the Alpine Fault's high probability of rupturing and actively prepare council projects.
Ensure road renewals and other projects include rain gardens, which are plantings designed to channel stormwater while also adding trees.
Support community gardens and initiatives such as community tool sheds for food security and community connection.
Advocate for increased choice of transport so that everyone can get around easily and sustainably.
Work with communities to build resilience in infrastructure, including piping that meets the demands of climate concerns and weather events.
Look into clean energy alternatives for council-owned assets and advocate for these in the wider community.
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