Supporting regional sustainability

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important to the community – so what is Greater Wellington doing?

• Leading programmes within Greater Wellington and other organisations that encourage walking, cycling, carpooling or using public transport
• Promoting and investing in the region’s public transport network
• Helping community groups to look after their local environment
• Helping businesses improve onsite environmental management through Pollution Prevention - Take Charge
• Coordinating tree planting days (trees absorb carbon dioxide – a greenhouse gas)
• Supporting young people to take responsibility for the environment through school programmes, including Take Action for Water
• Supporting programmes that encourage businesses and households to be sustainable and reduce emissions
• Investing in flood protection as changing weather patterns may increase flooding
• Offering assistance for home insulation upgrades