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.
Continue with housing and transport changes that make it easier for more Wellingtonians to reduce their emissions in daily lives.
Establish a disaster resilience fund to close the insurance gap and grow funds to draw on for climate events or earthquakes.
Implement sludge minimisation and organics collections to reduce waste and emissions from landfill.
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.
Accelerate regional council and government collaboration to deliver a unified climate adaptation plan on flood protection and coastal resilience.
Use the earthquake-prone building review to ensure effective risk management while keeping regulations fair and workable for building owners.
Invest in efficient roads that reduce emissions by 35 percent and remove judder bars and traffic obstacles as changing speeds emit much more CO2.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus on core local services rather than climate activism.
Back practical and affordable emissions reductions in council operations and services.
Invest in civil defence readiness so communities have the tools, training and resources needed to respond quickly to disasters.
Support public transport that is reliable and available where and when people need it, making it a real alternative to the car.
Continue with housing and transport changes that make it easier for more Wellingtonians to reduce their emissions in daily lives.
Establish a disaster resilience fund to close the insurance gap and grow funds to draw on for climate events or earthquakes.
Implement sludge minimisation and organics collections to reduce waste and emissions from landfill.
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.
Accelerate regional council and government collaboration to deliver a unified climate adaptation plan on flood protection and coastal resilience.
Use the earthquake-prone building review to ensure effective risk management while keeping regulations fair and workable for building owners.
Invest in efficient roads that reduce emissions by 35 percent and remove judder bars and traffic obstacles as changing speeds emit much more CO2.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus on core local services rather than climate activism.
Back practical and affordable emissions reductions in council operations and services.
Invest in civil defence readiness so communities have the tools, training and resources needed to respond quickly to disasters.
Support public transport that is reliable and available where and when people need it, making it a real alternative to the car.
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