Waitomo District 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.
Empower private landowners and businesses to implement cost-effective resilience measures supported by minimal red tape.
Ensure civil defence services are well-resourced, coordinated and community-driven to respond effectively in emergencies.
Prioritise adaptation measures that deliver best value for money and ensure communities can cope with extreme weather and natural disasters.
Encourage renewals and rebuilds to be built for one in 250 year events where affordable, as it is cheaper than rebuilding after failure.
Ensure potential climate change impacts on communities and infrastructure are given increased importance in the upcoming long-term plan review.
Promote best practice climate change governance and knowledge building amongst fellow councillors so all are on the same page.
Empower private landowners and businesses to implement cost-effective resilience measures supported by minimal red tape.
Ensure civil defence services are well-resourced, coordinated and community-driven to respond effectively in emergencies.
Prioritise adaptation measures that deliver best value for money and ensure communities can cope with extreme weather and natural disasters.
Encourage renewals and rebuilds to be built for one in 250 year events where affordable, as it is cheaper than rebuilding after failure.
Ensure potential climate change impacts on communities and infrastructure are given increased importance in the upcoming long-term plan review.
Promote best practice climate change governance and knowledge building amongst fellow councillors so all are on the same page.
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