Ruapehu 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.
Champion low-emission practices across council operations, transport and housing, supporting a cleaner, climate-conscious Ruapehu.
Equip communities with clear plans, strong networks and practical resources to respond confidently in times of a natural disaster.
Maintain a carbon strategy that supports the community in adapting to climate change.
Maintain a strict internal audit on the council's carbon footprint.
Maintain robust civil defence responses to adverse weather events.
Boost resilience by upgrading roading and water infrastructure to withstand extreme weather.
Enable safe, affordable housing development by installing sustainable water and transport infrastructure.
Stabilise funding for three-waters services to ensure sustainable, affordable water delivery.
Commit to working with the community on the challenges faced in the need for earthquake-strengthened buildings.
Commit to ensuring the civil defence plan is robust and effective, with clear communication in the community on where to go and what to do.
Commit council to ensuring all council assets are carbon neutral by 2035.
Champion low-emission practices across council operations, transport and housing, supporting a cleaner, climate-conscious Ruapehu.
Equip communities with clear plans, strong networks and practical resources to respond confidently in times of a natural disaster.
Maintain a carbon strategy that supports the community in adapting to climate change.
Maintain a strict internal audit on the council's carbon footprint.
Maintain robust civil defence responses to adverse weather events.
Boost resilience by upgrading roading and water infrastructure to withstand extreme weather.
Enable safe, affordable housing development by installing sustainable water and transport infrastructure.
Stabilise funding for three-waters services to ensure sustainable, affordable water delivery.
Commit to working with the community on the challenges faced in the need for earthquake-strengthened buildings.
Commit to ensuring the civil defence plan is robust and effective, with clear communication in the community on where to go and what to do.
Commit council to ensuring all council assets are carbon neutral by 2035.
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