This paper outlines the significant role of local government in managing greenhouse gas emissions, discusses the reasons for and timing of an amendment to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), and recommends that Government fund a central/local government partnership project on climate change. The role of local government in facilitating adaptation to climate change is covered in a separate paper in this suite of climate change Cabinet papers.
This paper outlines the significant role of local government in managing greenhouse gas emissions, discusses the reasons for and timing of an amendment to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), and recommends that Government fund a central/local government partnership project on climate change. The role of local government in facilitating adaptation to climate change is covered in a separate paper in this suite of climate change Cabinet papers.
Reference number: POL (02) 73