Flooding in Otago
Otago is home to diverse communities, landscapes and wildlife that are already experiencing the impacts of a changing climate.
Our work aims to build Otago’s climate resilience, protecting our people, our environment, and our economy.
By understanding the challenges we face, we can take action to adapt and prepare for the future.
As described in our Strategic Directions 2024–2034, ORC's climate aspiration is that "Otago is a climate-resilient region that plans for and invests in initiatives that reduce emission and help us adapt to our changing climate.
The ORC Climate Strategy 2024 guides our climate related mahi across the region. [LINK]
Information, tools and reports to help understand climate change impacts and risks across Otago, including effects on communities, the environment, biodiversity and the economy.
An overview of Otago Regional Council’s climate resilience work, including adaptation programmes, emissions reduction initiatives, emergency readiness and partnerships with communities and organisations.
Ways you can take action on climate change in Otago, including household preparedness, reducing emissions, community initiatives, events and funding opportunities.
Information linking national climate change policies and frameworks with Otago initiatives, including emissions reduction, adaptation planning, resilience research and funding programmes.
