Climate Change
Learn about the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum.
It is now well known that the increase in greenhouse gases is generating changes in global, national and local climate at unprecedented rates. The increase in greenhouse gases is generating changes in global, national and local climate at unprecedented rates.
Climate change will have broad environmental, social, economic and cultural impacts. Addressing climate change is everyone’s responsibility.
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Declaration of Climate Emergency
At an Extraordinary meeting on Thursday 16 May 2019, Nelson City Council declared a State of Climate Emergency
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About Climate Change
Climate Change - what is it and how could it affect us.
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How do we respond to Climate Change
Climate change is a challenge that everyone needs to address, all the way from government through to individuals.
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What Council is doing about Climate Change
Growing our community’s resilience to extreme weather events is a top priority for Council.
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What can we all do about Climate Change
Some useful tips on how we all can help mitigate climate change.
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Climate Emergency FAQ
Answers to your questions about the climate emergency