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Climate change
Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time. It is already affecting our weather, health and wellbeing, natural environment, taonga species, mahinga kai, food production, biosecurity, infrastructure, and the economy.
Christchurch City Council declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency
In 2019, Christchurch City Council declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency and adopted ambitious greenhouse gas emissions targets for our district. In doing so, we joined a growing number of councils across New Zealand and cities worldwide committed to taking urgent action to reduce their carbon emissions.