We are all looking for ways to help our environment, from reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to cutting down on solid waste and water usage. In New Zealand, there are legislative requirements for resilience and sustainability, and Christchurch is a great example of a city that has been affected by an earthquake but is still striving to be sustainable. But what does it mean to be a resilient community? Is it the same as being sustainable? This paper will explore these questions and provide insight into how the two terms can be used together. The city of Christchurch has been working hard to become more resilient and sustainable since the earthquake in 2011. The Council Behind Catering (CBC) is a local organization that has been helping the community become more sustainable by providing resources and support. They have been working with local businesses to reduce their energy consumption, as well as providing education on how to reduce waste and water usage.
CBC also works with local schools to teach students about sustainability and resilience. In order to be truly sustainable, a community must be resilient. Resilience is the ability of a community to bounce back from disasters or other difficult situations. It involves having the resources, infrastructure, and support systems in place to help people recover quickly. In Christchurch, this means having access to clean water, food, shelter, and medical care in the event of an emergency.
It also means having access to resources such as job training programs, mental health services, and financial assistance. Sustainability is about more than just resilience; it is also about creating a healthy environment for future generations. This means reducing emissions, conserving natural resources, and protecting biodiversity. In Christchurch, this means investing in renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind turbines, as well as investing in green infrastructure such as bike paths and public transportation. It also means investing in green spaces such as parks and gardens. The community of Christchurch has been striving hard to become more resilient and sustainable since the earthquake in 2011. The Council Behind Catering (CBC) has been instrumental in helping the community become more sustainable by providing resources and support.
CBC also works with local schools to teach students about sustainability and resilience. In order for a community to be truly sustainable, it must be resilient. Sustainability is about more than just resilience; it is also about creating a healthy environment for future generations. This means reducing emissions, conserving natural resources, and protecting biodiversity.
