Southland regional councillor Lyndal Ludlow looks to the next steps, as the council ratified its climate action plan approach at a meeting yesterday. PHOTO: LAURA SMITHSouthland's regional councillors are looking to next steps after ratifying its choice in crafting a climate action plan. Environment Southland voted in 2019 to not declare a climate emergency, and instead developed an action plan. Cr Eric Roy said ratifying the plan would not set anything set in stone. A full council workshop was scheduled for February, to discuss future initiatives and the development of a regional climate change strategy.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 27, 2021 15:33 UTC