Hastings 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.
Establish preventative policy around climate change.
Establish robust policy and rules around civil defence.
Review earthquake strengthening policy.
Audit council spending on climate initiatives to ensure projects are practical, effective and not greenwashing vanity projects.
Prioritise resilient core infrastructure including water, stormwater and roads to withstand extreme weather events and minimise damage costs.
Strengthen civil defence readiness by improving local emergency planning, volunteer networks and community communication systems.
Commit to reducing waste and non-recyclable products from the region.
Encourage renewable and sustainable products.
Research and develop recycling systems that turn waste products into materials that generate profits.
Investigate ways for every ratepayer in Hastings to access long-term, ultra low-interest finance for solar to reduce rocketing power costs.
Push for greater resourcing, education, training and recruitment for local civil defence emergency response teams.
Drive council to adopt an electric stance with their vehicles and require preferred contractors to show evidence of sustainable directives.
Prioritise nature-based solutions to improve climate resilience without vast amounts of expensive engineering.
Reduce council's fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions, saving money at the same time.
Prioritise earthquake strengthening in the town and village centres so businesses can move back in with confidence.
Commit to council developing a risk and hazard strategy that minimises the impacts of erosion and inundation on coastal communities.
Establish accessibility guidelines for community hubs and emergency evacuation centres to reflect diverse communities.
Commit to reducing council greenhouse gas emissions through cost-effective measures backed by reliable data and measurable results.
Invest in climate-resilient infrastructure to withstand extreme events like Cyclone Gabrielle.
Establish preventative policy around climate change.
Establish robust policy and rules around civil defence.
Review earthquake strengthening policy.
Audit council spending on climate initiatives to ensure projects are practical, effective and not greenwashing vanity projects.
Prioritise resilient core infrastructure including water, stormwater and roads to withstand extreme weather events and minimise damage costs.
Strengthen civil defence readiness by improving local emergency planning, volunteer networks and community communication systems.
Commit to reducing waste and non-recyclable products from the region.
Encourage renewable and sustainable products.
Research and develop recycling systems that turn waste products into materials that generate profits.
Investigate ways for every ratepayer in Hastings to access long-term, ultra low-interest finance for solar to reduce rocketing power costs.
Push for greater resourcing, education, training and recruitment for local civil defence emergency response teams.
Drive council to adopt an electric stance with their vehicles and require preferred contractors to show evidence of sustainable directives.
Prioritise nature-based solutions to improve climate resilience without vast amounts of expensive engineering.
Reduce council's fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions, saving money at the same time.
Prioritise earthquake strengthening in the town and village centres so businesses can move back in with confidence.
Commit to council developing a risk and hazard strategy that minimises the impacts of erosion and inundation on coastal communities.
Establish accessibility guidelines for community hubs and emergency evacuation centres to reflect diverse communities.
Commit to reducing council greenhouse gas emissions through cost-effective measures backed by reliable data and measurable results.
Invest in climate-resilient infrastructure to withstand extreme events like Cyclone Gabrielle.
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