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Te Atakura - First to Zero
Councillors adopt Te Atakura – First to Zero blueprint
Councillors finalised and adopted the Zero Carbon Capital blueprint at the City Strategy Committee meeting on the 20th June, 2019. Read the news release.
What next?
Te Atakura - First to Zero is just one step in our path to becoming a zero carbon capital. Check out where we're headed from here, and how the conversation will continue.
What is zero carbon?
To be zero carbon means that we can balance the things we do that cause carbon emissions against the things we do that capture emissions from the atmosphere. We want Wellington to be zero carbon.
Read moreWhy the urgency?
If we could trap our carbon emissions in a balloon, the balloon would hold 603 billion liters, 675 times the size of the Westpac Stadium. Reducing this to nothing will not be easy, but we have to start now if we’re to stay in the “climate safe zone” scientists indicate.
Read moreWhy Wellington?
Wellington City is in a good position to make a difference. We believe that our advantages as a city mean this target is possible. But beyond whether it is possible - we believe it is necessary for Wellington to take action to protect our futures.
Read moreWe need to plan - and we can’t do it alone
Our plan to achieve the zero carbon target by 2050 will be guided by your feedback. We can’t do it alone — so what should the Council do, and what should others do?
We’ve developed a blueprint for our plan, exploring possible actions, changes to advocate for, and ways we can support individuals to change.
Facebook Q&A with councillors - 1 May
The community joined councillors for a live Facebook Q&A on Wednesday 1st May from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. Together we explored how we can build a future for Wellington that’s safe from the effects of climate change. Read the discussion that happened.
What people are saying
1264
people have given feedback
Do you want the council to prioritise making Wellington city zero carbon by 2050?
92%
Yes, it must be done no matter what
Yes, it must be done no matter what (92%)
No (4%)
Maybe, it depends on how much it costs me (3%)
Maybe, it depends on how much it benefits me (1%)
Not sure (1%)
Did not answer (0%)
How concerned are you about the impact of climate change on Wellington?
77%
Very concerned
Very concerned (77%)
Concerned (18%)
Not concerned (2%)
Not at all concerned (2%)
I'm not sure (1%)
Did not answer (0%)