Whanganui 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.
Commit to continuing to champion climate change adaptation in line with council strategy.
Support ongoing resilient initiatives to keep the community safe and protect business.
Improve flood defence readiness with new style plastic sandbag replacement technology.
Continue work on the moles and dunes to secure for the future.
Stop focus on carbon and focus on flooding issues instead.
Invest in riparian planting and wetland restoration to reduce flooding whilst supporting native wildlife.
Eliminate single-use plastics from council operations to protect life from devastating pollution.
Establish circular economy hubs to reduce waste and strengthen community resilience.
Seek information on the areas of Whanganui that will be affected by rising sea levels and flooding and act accordingly.
Restrict development in areas that will be negatively affected by climate change.
Work with civil defence and other agencies to ensure plans are in place to best protect people and property from climate disaster.
Review the roadmap to reduce emissions which Whanganui District Council created after conducting greenhouse gas stocktake to measure our impact.
Conduct audits of electricity and gas use and reduce consumption while investigating renewable energy.
Stay the course with the Whanganui District Council climate change strategy, keep focused and lead by example.
Ensure sufficient funding is budgeted to achieve the initiatives already identified in our emissions reduction roadmap.
Ensure civil defence is appropriately resourced to deliver ongoing training and support to isolated flood-prone communities.
Lobby central government to ensure the RMA reforms give clarity and guidance on climate adaptation, including managed retreat.
Commit to continuing to champion climate change adaptation in line with council strategy.
Support ongoing resilient initiatives to keep the community safe and protect business.
Improve flood defence readiness with new style plastic sandbag replacement technology.
Continue work on the moles and dunes to secure for the future.
Stop focus on carbon and focus on flooding issues instead.
Invest in riparian planting and wetland restoration to reduce flooding whilst supporting native wildlife.
Eliminate single-use plastics from council operations to protect life from devastating pollution.
Establish circular economy hubs to reduce waste and strengthen community resilience.
Seek information on the areas of Whanganui that will be affected by rising sea levels and flooding and act accordingly.
Restrict development in areas that will be negatively affected by climate change.
Work with civil defence and other agencies to ensure plans are in place to best protect people and property from climate disaster.
Review the roadmap to reduce emissions which Whanganui District Council created after conducting greenhouse gas stocktake to measure our impact.
Conduct audits of electricity and gas use and reduce consumption while investigating renewable energy.
Stay the course with the Whanganui District Council climate change strategy, keep focused and lead by example.
Ensure sufficient funding is budgeted to achieve the initiatives already identified in our emissions reduction roadmap.
Ensure civil defence is appropriately resourced to deliver ongoing training and support to isolated flood-prone communities.
Lobby central government to ensure the RMA reforms give clarity and guidance on climate adaptation, including managed retreat.
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