Enabling Coastal Adaptation: Using current legislative settings for managing the transition to a dynamic adaptive planning regime in New Zealand
Judy Lawrence, Sylvia Allan, Larissa Clarke (2021). Using current legislative settings for managing the transition to a dynamic adaptive planning regime in New Zealand. Wellington: Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge - Enabling Coastal Adaptation Programme.
Abstract
This report demonstrates how planners and local government decisionmakers can reduce risk from coastal hazards now, ahead of new legislation to replace the RMA, thereby speeding up adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It examines how current legislation can be used to transition to adaptive planning practices so we’re ready for new legislation. This will reduce risks and help avoid further ‘lock-in’ of developments in areas at risk from erosion, flooding and sea-level rise.
The report also highlights critical issues that require specific attention in the reform process to remove barriers and to facilitate adaptation to climate change impacts in coastal areas.