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What you can do
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We can all play our part in reducing emissions and building climate resilience so we can live and work in a more sustainable way.
Climate change means we will experience more frequent and more intense weather events.
We can’t always predict or prevent natural disasters, but we can get ready for them.
Make a household plan to reduce the risk to people and property, and prepare for any disruptions to services and amenities.
Small changes can make a big impact. By reducing your carbon footprint, you can help to mitigate the effects of climate change – and save money, too.
Check out these sites for some great ideas about tangible actions you can take.
Genless
Make smart energy choices to consume less electricity and reduce your power bills.
Future Fit
Check the impact of your lifestyle on our planet, and find everyday actions that make a meaningful difference.
Climate Hub
This community supports people to make changes by taking one action each month.
Connect with other like-minded people making a real difference to environmental outcomes in our region. From participating in future planning to getting your hands dirty, there's a little something for everyone.
Natural hazard planning
Get involved with ORC natural hazard projects in your area
Upcoming events
Find upcoming events, workshops, meetings and projects to participate in.
Open for feedback
Find out what consultations are open now, how to have your say, and what happens after that.
Catchment Action Plans
These plans are for the management and conservation of an entire catchment or catchments. They build on the work that communities and local government are already doing and initiate new actions and projects.
ECO Fund
The ECO Fund has been set up to support work that protects, enhances and promotes Otago's environment. Find info, such as fund categories, eligibility and how to apply for an ECO Fund grant.
Ōtepoti Sustainability Professionals
A network powered by the Dunedin Zero Carbon Alliance for people with a connection to Ōtepoti and sustainability. You may be studying or researching sustainability topics, just starting out on your sustainability career or manage a whole team of sustainability professionals.
Otago’s future climate
Information, tools and reports to help understand climate change impacts and risks across Otago, including effects on communities, the environment, biodiversity and the economy.
Climate-related risks
Climate-related risks are increasing as extreme weather, rising sea levels and warmer temperatures affect our environment, communities and economy. These impacts will not be felt evenly across our region.
What we're achieving in Otago
An overview of Otago Regional Council’s climate resilience work, including adaptation programmes, emissions reduction initiatives, emergency readiness and partnerships with communities and organisations.
Whats happening nationally
Information linking national climate change policies and frameworks with Otago initiatives, including emissions reduction, adaptation planning, resilience research and funding programmes.
