Whanganui 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.
Commit to innovative public transport solutions.
Implement forward-thinking mitigation for the impacts of climate change that are out of our control.
Drive district council to use 100% renewable power.
Continue work on the moles and dunes to secure for the future.
Improve flood defence readiness with new style plastic sandbag replacement technology.
Stop focus on carbon and focus on flooding issues instead.
Restrict development in areas that will be negatively affected by climate change.
Seek information on the areas of Whanganui that will be affected by rising sea levels and flooding and act accordingly.
Work with civil defence and other agencies to ensure plans are in place to best protect people and property from climate disaster.
Support local food resilience to ensure Whanganui withstands supply disruptions during climate events or natural disasters.
Enhance flood resilience by upgrading and maintaining adequate drainage, reinforcing stop banks and maintaining river warning systems.
Strengthen flood, earthquake and tsunami readiness with clear evacuation routes, reliable warning systems and resilient infrastructure.
Commit to continuing to champion climate change adaptation in line with council strategy.
Support ongoing resilient initiatives to keep the community safe and protect business.
Ensure civil defence is appropriately resourced to deliver ongoing training and support to isolated flood-prone communities.
Ensure sufficient funding is budgeted to achieve the initiatives already identified in our emissions reduction roadmap.
Lobby central government to ensure the RMA reforms give clarity and guidance on climate adaptation, including managed retreat.
Conduct audits of electricity and gas use and reduce consumption while investigating renewable energy.
Review the roadmap to reduce emissions which Whanganui District Council created after conducting greenhouse gas stocktake to measure our impact.
Stay the course with the Whanganui District Council climate change strategy, keep focused and lead by example.
Commit to council looking for changes that can be made reducing waste.
Ensure civil defence has plans to aid the disabled and elderly during a crisis.
Commit to council looking for ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Eliminate single-use plastics from council operations to protect life from devastating pollution.
Establish circular economy hubs to reduce waste and strengthen community resilience.
Invest in riparian planting and wetland restoration to reduce flooding whilst supporting native wildlife.
Commit to innovative public transport solutions.
Implement forward-thinking mitigation for the impacts of climate change that are out of our control.
Drive district council to use 100% renewable power.
Continue work on the moles and dunes to secure for the future.
Improve flood defence readiness with new style plastic sandbag replacement technology.
Stop focus on carbon and focus on flooding issues instead.
Restrict development in areas that will be negatively affected by climate change.
Seek information on the areas of Whanganui that will be affected by rising sea levels and flooding and act accordingly.
Work with civil defence and other agencies to ensure plans are in place to best protect people and property from climate disaster.
Support local food resilience to ensure Whanganui withstands supply disruptions during climate events or natural disasters.
Enhance flood resilience by upgrading and maintaining adequate drainage, reinforcing stop banks and maintaining river warning systems.
Strengthen flood, earthquake and tsunami readiness with clear evacuation routes, reliable warning systems and resilient infrastructure.
Commit to continuing to champion climate change adaptation in line with council strategy.
Support ongoing resilient initiatives to keep the community safe and protect business.
Ensure civil defence is appropriately resourced to deliver ongoing training and support to isolated flood-prone communities.
Ensure sufficient funding is budgeted to achieve the initiatives already identified in our emissions reduction roadmap.
Lobby central government to ensure the RMA reforms give clarity and guidance on climate adaptation, including managed retreat.
Conduct audits of electricity and gas use and reduce consumption while investigating renewable energy.
Review the roadmap to reduce emissions which Whanganui District Council created after conducting greenhouse gas stocktake to measure our impact.
Stay the course with the Whanganui District Council climate change strategy, keep focused and lead by example.
Commit to council looking for changes that can be made reducing waste.
Ensure civil defence has plans to aid the disabled and elderly during a crisis.
Commit to council looking for ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Eliminate single-use plastics from council operations to protect life from devastating pollution.
Establish circular economy hubs to reduce waste and strengthen community resilience.
Invest in riparian planting and wetland restoration to reduce flooding whilst supporting native wildlife.
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