Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty
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.
Abide by government rules on climate change while considering rate relief for a limited time.
Acknowledge changing weather by improving water storage, encouraging lifting of houses and retreat with building line restrictions.
Encourage volunteering for preparing for civil defence action and work with other councils to maximise preparation for everyone.
Advocate strongly for our district's needs as central government policy evolves in the climate change space.
Build resilience in our infrastructure.
Progress future-focused planning guided by science to ensure that our district is ready for the challenges ahead.
Build resilient infrastructure that is ready to cope with storm surges and other weather-related risks.
Commit to helping communities cope with climate change, whatever is causing those changes.
Publicise the best available information so that home owners and residents have the means to make good decisions about their properties.
Abide by government rules on climate change while considering rate relief for a limited time.
Acknowledge changing weather by improving water storage, encouraging lifting of houses and retreat with building line restrictions.
Encourage volunteering for preparing for civil defence action and work with other councils to maximise preparation for everyone.
Advocate strongly for our district's needs as central government policy evolves in the climate change space.
Build resilience in our infrastructure.
Progress future-focused planning guided by science to ensure that our district is ready for the challenges ahead.
Build resilient infrastructure that is ready to cope with storm surges and other weather-related risks.
Commit to helping communities cope with climate change, whatever is causing those changes.
Publicise the best available information so that home owners and residents have the means to make good decisions about their properties.
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