Wellington City 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.
Decarbonise the city pools as part of the long term plan.
Promote the coastal resilience plan to ensure climate change impact is minimalised.
Strengthen earthquake council buildings in line with the NBS standards and building regulations.
Continue and strengthen Wellington City Council resources for civil defence, including providing more information on high-risk areas.
Continue Wellington City Council's work to support Wellington City to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Support improved walking and public transport as more efficient transport modes around the city.
Back the development of meaningful resilience and adaptation plans for Wellington's most vulnerable communities.
Work collaboratively with local and regional authorities to develop a regional climate plan with clear emission targets.
Work with the government on earthquake-prone building reform to ease the burden on Wellington and strike a balance between safety and cost.
Reset the council's emissions goal as the current target of becoming net zero by 2050 is too extreme.
Support Wellington in adapting to the impacts of climate change and build capacity for ongoing climate adaptation planning.
Take a practical approach to Wellington's earthquake-prone buildings, balancing citizens' safety with costs.
Commit to conducting annual emergency preparedness workshops and community-led drills in high-risk areas such as our hillside suburbs.
Commit to converting council facilities to being more carbon neutral when equipment nears end of life.
Commit to strengthening Wellington's critical infrastructure to withstand earthquakes, flooding and extreme weather events.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus council on core local services, not climate activism.
Decarbonise the city pools as part of the long term plan.
Promote the coastal resilience plan to ensure climate change impact is minimalised.
Strengthen earthquake council buildings in line with the NBS standards and building regulations.
Continue and strengthen Wellington City Council resources for civil defence, including providing more information on high-risk areas.
Continue Wellington City Council's work to support Wellington City to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Support improved walking and public transport as more efficient transport modes around the city.
Back the development of meaningful resilience and adaptation plans for Wellington's most vulnerable communities.
Work collaboratively with local and regional authorities to develop a regional climate plan with clear emission targets.
Work with the government on earthquake-prone building reform to ease the burden on Wellington and strike a balance between safety and cost.
Reset the council's emissions goal as the current target of becoming net zero by 2050 is too extreme.
Support Wellington in adapting to the impacts of climate change and build capacity for ongoing climate adaptation planning.
Take a practical approach to Wellington's earthquake-prone buildings, balancing citizens' safety with costs.
Commit to conducting annual emergency preparedness workshops and community-led drills in high-risk areas such as our hillside suburbs.
Commit to converting council facilities to being more carbon neutral when equipment nears end of life.
Commit to strengthening Wellington's critical infrastructure to withstand earthquakes, flooding and extreme weather events.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus council on core local services, not climate activism.
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