Wellington City 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 net zero emissions in Wellington by no later than 2050.
Invest in low-carbon transport options including walking and cycling infrastructure and buses.
Install renewable electricity generation, like solar panels, and storage options on suitable council properties.
Increase bus patronage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Vastly increase community emergency resources for civil defence.
Wait and see on new government objectives regarding earthquake strengthening.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus the council on core local services instead of climate activism.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Invest in climate adaptation by upgrading stormwater, addressing coastal erosion and backing community-led resilience projects.
Protect urban habitats by expanding planting, regeneration, predator-free work and community gardens to boost biodiversity.
Support community resilience by partnering with local, community-led initiatives and iwi to prepare for natural disasters.
Back the development of meaningful resilience and adaptation plans for Wellington's most vulnerable communities.
Work collaboratively with local and regional authorities to develop a regional climate plan with clear emission targets.
Work with the government on earthquake-prone building reform to ease the burden on Wellington and strike a balance between safety and cost.
Commit to net zero emissions in Wellington by no later than 2050.
Invest in low-carbon transport options including walking and cycling infrastructure and buses.
Install renewable electricity generation, like solar panels, and storage options on suitable council properties.
Increase bus patronage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Vastly increase community emergency resources for civil defence.
Wait and see on new government objectives regarding earthquake strengthening.
Stop wasting ratepayers' money on emissions cuts and focus the council on core local services instead of climate activism.
Remove emissions considerations from all council decisions and consents and prioritise value for money.
Invest in stormwater systems and stop banks to protect homes, businesses and communities from severe weather.
Invest in climate adaptation by upgrading stormwater, addressing coastal erosion and backing community-led resilience projects.
Protect urban habitats by expanding planting, regeneration, predator-free work and community gardens to boost biodiversity.
Support community resilience by partnering with local, community-led initiatives and iwi to prepare for natural disasters.
Back the development of meaningful resilience and adaptation plans for Wellington's most vulnerable communities.
Work collaboratively with local and regional authorities to develop a regional climate plan with clear emission targets.
Work with the government on earthquake-prone building reform to ease the burden on Wellington and strike a balance between safety and cost.
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