In the latest Climate Club newsletter, there’s a segment about the Kaipara District Council considering whether to continue with their Ruawai Climate Adaptation Pilot Programme. While they say that the budget would be better allocated to on-the-ground work, engaging with the local communities most impacted by climate change is crucial for developing solutions that work for everyone. Scrapping a pilot programme before it’s had a chance sets a bad precedence for community-based climate solutions.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.fridaysforfuture.nz/2023/11/16/save-kaipara-districts-climate-adaptation-programme/