Strategy
Missions
Our focus is on strengthening the resilience of the Rotorua district in the face of climate change through:
Sustainable Energy
Reduction of greenhouse gases and the transition to clean, sustainable energy
Community Awareness
Dissemination of information and raising community awareness
Pursuit of Actions
Pursuit of actions that will build resilience throughout the community
Forum Purpose
5 main focus points:
One
To raise public awareness on climate change issues and the urgent need to take action.
Two
To investigate, support and lead effective co-ordinated action.
Three
To network with climate change groups within the region and connect with climate change activities nationally and globally.
Four
To maintain a close connection with the Climate Change Commission, MfE and MPI and to contribute to and monitor their progress.
Five
- To develop an understanding of and work towards reducing carbon foot prints and greenhouse gas emissions at various levels including:
- the Council level (both RLC and BOPRC);
- the Sector level (regionally and nationally);
- local businesses;
- individuals and households.
Broad Principles
8 Principles:
One
Forum members agree that there is an urgent need to ensure global average temperatures are well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
Two
Forum members accept that climate change is a result of global imbalance caused by human activity.
Three
Science is a foundation for effective action on climate change.
Four
Indigenous knowledge (Mātauranga-ā-Iwi) is fundamental to developing a pathway through the crisis.
Five
The forum will take a global view but focus on how we can contribute to local decision-making processes.
Six
The forum is politically neutral and operates without political bias.
Seven
We will only be successful in enhancing our resilience if we reach the most vulnerable and address issues of inequality.
Eight
To achieve a better future we all need to work together.
Strategies
6 Strategies:
One
Membership & Media: Convene a coalition of the willing and grow collaboration amongst like-minded people.
Two
Community Education: Raise community awareness and motivate action on climate change.
Three
Influencing Policy: Engage with people and organisations who can contribute to achieving the nationally required 2030 and 2050 emission reductions.
Four
Energy: Promote a transition away from fossil fuels and greenhouse gases and a transition to sustainable energy.
Five
Land & Water: Support and promote land-use and biodiversity initiatives that contribute to more resilient communities.
Six
Networking: Support aligned and complementary mitigation, adaptation and resilience-building activities.
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PO Box 250, Rotorua, 3040
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