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The government's response
Preparing for and adapting to climate change is a key focus for the government.
To help New Zealand build its resilience and plan ahead, the government is building partnerships with local government, engineers, the insurance industry, and the agriculture sector.
The immediate focus is on programmes related to water and coastal issues, the maintenance of public infrastructure such as transport, telecommunications and energy supply, and primary production (ie, agriculture – including fostering appropriate land-use development and planning).
The government also supports and encourages industries and communities in vulnerable sectors and regions to engage in early planning.
For more information about other government initiatives related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions or improving New Zealand’s environmental sustainability, please refer to another booklet in this series: Understanding climate change. Get a grasp of the facts. Or visit: www.climatechange.govt.nz
