Climate Change Adaptation

Note: The production of the materials on this website was funded by the Australian Government for use by local governments which were part of the Cities for Climate Protection Australia Milestone Support Program that ended on 30 June 2009. Please note that ICLEI Oceania Program and Project support, the Greenhouse Gas Application (GGA) and milestone recognition is no longer available.

• Climate Change Issues Paper: What are Local Governments Liable for? [PDF, 628 KB] by Dr. Phillipa England of Griffith Law School that explores potential areas of legal liability for local governments in the face of climate change. It highlights why local governments need to ensure their policies and programs reflect a reasonable response to the risks of climate change.

• Local Communities Planning for Climate Change: This website identifies the likely impacts of climate change in New Zealand and describes the various legislative requirements for local authorities to manage the effects of climate change when making planning, infrastructure and hazard management decisions.

• Preparing for Climate Change - A guide for local government in New Zealand: This guide is designed to help councils across New Zealand assess the likely effects of projected climate change and plan appropriate responses. It summarises the main elements of a comprehensive technical report, 'Climate Change Effects and Impacts Assessment'.