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Preparing for climate change: A guide for local government in New Zealand

ME534, July 2004

This is a guide to help councils across New Zealand assess the likely effects of projected climate change during the 21st century and plan appropriate responses where necessary. It is designed to summarise the main elements of a comprehensive technical report 'Climate Change Effects and Impacts Assessment'.

A key message in the guide is that climate change effects can be broken down into manageable parts and dealt with as part of existing council planning and operational processes.

Although the guide will help councils identify, scope and respond to climate change in their areas, it does not provide standard solutions for specific situations. Each region, district and community will have its own climate-related vulnerabilities and priorities.

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