The Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Koukourarata-Port Levy communities will be the first to plan for how they can adapt to coastal hazards caused by sea level rise.
An updated Coastal Hazard Assessment will help support discussions between the Christchurch City Council, Ngāi Tahu rūnanga and communities across the Christchurch district on how to manage and adapt to coastal hazards.
Helping Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to adapt to the impacts of climate change is a key focus of our 10-year draft budget – through reducing our emissions, supporting changes to the ways we travel and increasing our flood protection network.
People who live, work and play in Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Koukourarata Port Levy have a bit longer to provide feedback on what they value about the area.
The Draft Ōtautahi Christchurch Climate Change Strategy has drawn 158 submissions.
Christchurch City Council’s Sustainability Fund is now open and accepting applications for projects that help address the Council’s climate change objectives and targets.
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions within Christchurch or support resilience to the impacts of climate change could now be eligible for a grant from Christchurch City Council.
Christchurch City Council will seek public feedback next month on what greenhouse gas emission target it should set for the city.
Feedback is being sought on how Christchurch City Council should work with communities to plan for, manage and adapt to coastal hazards.
Two climate change groups have urged Christchurch City Council to take urgent action to reduce the city’s carbon emissions.