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Keeping Auckland's future bright

Our long-term plan for a sustainable Auckland city

Contents | Introduction | The context | Themes of sustainability | Sustainability goals for Auckland | Implementing the plan | Appendices


Contents

Cover of Auckland City Council's 'Keeping Auckland's Future Bright' document.  Introduction

  • The purpose of this document
  • What is sustainability?

The context

  • Global positioning
  • High growth rate
  • Quality of life
  • Diminishing worldwide reserves
  • The natural environment
  • Climate change and global warming
  • The role of local government

Themes of sustainability

  • Themes for the council as an organisation
  • Themes for Auckland city

Sustainability goals for Auckland

  • Goal 1: Auckland City Council will lead by example on sustainable management
  • Goal 2: Auckland City Council will make it easier for Aucklanders to make sustainable choices
  • Goal 3: Auckland City Council will reduce the city's environmental footprint and nurture a healthy urban ecosystem
  • Goal 4: Auckland City Council will facilitate sustainable urban and economic development of the city, including sustainable transport

Implementing the plan

  • Working together
  • Three-year programme of action
  • Monitoring and reporting progress

Appendices

  • Glossary of terms
  • Relevant policies, plans and strategies

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Published May 2008

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