Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
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 finding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Encourage use of less fossil fuels and promote alternative sources such as solar and wind energy.
Promote earthquake strengthening of key council buildings.
Commit to reducing single-use plastics by promoting reusable containers, bags and bottles and educating the community on sustainable choices.
Promote reducing traffic congestion by improving public transport, active transport options and smarter traffic management.
Promote tree planting.
Commit to finding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Encourage use of less fossil fuels and promote alternative sources such as solar and wind energy.
Promote earthquake strengthening of key council buildings.
Commit to reducing single-use plastics by promoting reusable containers, bags and bottles and educating the community on sustainable choices.
Promote reducing traffic congestion by improving public transport, active transport options and smarter traffic management.
Promote tree planting.
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