Southland 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.
Support the work being done in Southland to encourage the use of renewable energy.
Ensure using verifiable data in planning decisions and infrastructure built and maintained where possible to mitigate climate extremes.
Work with local communities and regional agencies to support their resilience in the event of natural disasters.
Commit to establishing the definition of climate change and the implications for Southland District Council beyond basic council obligations.
Establish clear guidelines for ratepayers' awareness of civil defence functions and personal preparedness.
Encourage local support groups to ensure resilience awareness programs engage with ratepayers on community involvement.
Support the work being done in Southland to encourage the use of renewable energy.
Ensure using verifiable data in planning decisions and infrastructure built and maintained where possible to mitigate climate extremes.
Work with local communities and regional agencies to support their resilience in the event of natural disasters.
Commit to establishing the definition of climate change and the implications for Southland District Council beyond basic council obligations.
Establish clear guidelines for ratepayers' awareness of civil defence functions and personal preparedness.
Encourage local support groups to ensure resilience awareness programs engage with ratepayers on community involvement.
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