Mayor of Tasman
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.
Begin moving beyond money and capitalism as the originators of climate harm. Only the pursuit of money causes climate damage.
Share the advantages of a money-free, Resource Based Economy as an operating system where everything is free and all work is voluntary.
Consult with the community on how to adopt the new paradigm as an unprecedented opportunity to finally become civilised.
Prioritise adaptation planning by being clear about risks and adapting in ways that are affordable, fair and future-focused.
Review TDC's role in clear-fell forestry, wetland rehabilitation and river management to help flatten future flood peaks.
Stop the sprawl by shifting to a quality, compact growth model as the single most effective action TDC can take to cut community emissions.
Ensure river systems and drains are cleared and have proactive maintenance.
Look at the true cost of any policies relating to a changing climate alongside the actual benefits to see if they are cost effective.
Work with forestry to solve the waste wood issue.
Invest in resilient infrastructure including stopbanks upgrades that protect communities.
Provide information on natural hazards to help landowners make good decisions about the future risks to their property.
Reduce council's own greenhouse gas emissions and support regional reductions focusing on public and active transport and waste reduction.
Begin moving beyond money and capitalism as the originators of climate harm. Only the pursuit of money causes climate damage.
Share the advantages of a money-free, Resource Based Economy as an operating system where everything is free and all work is voluntary.
Consult with the community on how to adopt the new paradigm as an unprecedented opportunity to finally become civilised.
Prioritise adaptation planning by being clear about risks and adapting in ways that are affordable, fair and future-focused.
Review TDC's role in clear-fell forestry, wetland rehabilitation and river management to help flatten future flood peaks.
Stop the sprawl by shifting to a quality, compact growth model as the single most effective action TDC can take to cut community emissions.
Ensure river systems and drains are cleared and have proactive maintenance.
Look at the true cost of any policies relating to a changing climate alongside the actual benefits to see if they are cost effective.
Work with forestry to solve the waste wood issue.
Invest in resilient infrastructure including stopbanks upgrades that protect communities.
Provide information on natural hazards to help landowners make good decisions about the future risks to their property.
Reduce council's own greenhouse gas emissions and support regional reductions focusing on public and active transport and waste reduction.
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