We are already feeling the effects of climate change in Waitaha/Canterbury and around Aotearoa New Zealand.
Together we have the power to build a better future for Waitaha/Canterbury through how we respond and adapt to the risks we face, and by looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, including burning fossil fuels in transport and for energy production, and other activities like agriculture or those that create waste are driving climate change. Climate projections, together with our experiences in recent years, show us that we have many challenges and opportunities ahead and the way we respond will affect everyone in Waitaha/Canterbury.
Taking local climate action is now a matter of urgency
Waitaha/Canterbury will become warmer, windier, and wetter but at times drier as the climate changes. We will experience more frequent extreme weather events, drought, wildfires, floods and a rise in sea level as well as other impacts. This will affect how and where we live, work and travel, our ability to produce food and secure water, and our unique and special ecosystems.
By taking climate action now, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we can adapt and help build a better future for future generations.
To hear more about climate change issues, view these videos
In July and August, we asked Cantabrians to share their views on climate action goals we could set for the future. We received a lot of feedback which we are now working through. From October we will be asking you to share your thoughts on some draft policy options for each of the issues outlined below.
We are already feeling the effects of climate change in Waitaha/Canterbury and around Aotearoa New Zealand.
Together we have the power to build a better future for Waitaha/Canterbury through how we respond and adapt to the risks we face, and by looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, including burning fossil fuels in transport and for energy production, and other activities like agriculture or those that create waste are driving climate change. Climate projections, together with our experiences in recent years, show us that we have many challenges and opportunities ahead and the way we respond will affect everyone in Waitaha/Canterbury.
Taking local climate action is now a matter of urgency
Waitaha/Canterbury will become warmer, windier, and wetter but at times drier as the climate changes. We will experience more frequent extreme weather events, drought, wildfires, floods and a rise in sea level as well as other impacts. This will affect how and where we live, work and travel, our ability to produce food and secure water, and our unique and special ecosystems.
By taking climate action now, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we can adapt and help build a better future for future generations.
To hear more about climate change issues, view these videos
In July and August, we asked Cantabrians to share their views on climate action goals we could set for the future. We received a lot of feedback which we are now working through. From October we will be asking you to share your thoughts on some draft policy options for each of the issues outlined below.
Your feedback is important to us. Please answer the following questions to share your thoughts and help us develop outcomes we need to work towards achieving together, for our communities' wellbeing and the environment.
