Far North District Climate Adaptation
About the project
Far North District Council were just about to begin Council-led community adaptation planning in their top priority communities, and recognised that many other communities might feel left out, and/or were itching to get started on their own climate adaptation journeys. Together, we proposed a new strategic pillar in their climate adaptation programme: community adaptation toolkits.
These toolkits are standalone resources for communities to lead key aspects of adaptation planning, making accessible the process set out by the Ministry for the Environment. There are separate guides and resources to support early engagement, risk assessment, articulating values and objectives, identifying vulnerabilities and evaluating adaptation options - 100% community-led.
My role
I led development of this strategic pillar, creating our theory of change and the series of targeted deliverables to achieve that change. I researched and wrote all of the content, sometimes translating technical information into plain language for communities.
I worked with my long-time collaborator, designer Simone Reynolds (no relation), who led the layout and design.
Community Adaptation Toolkits
Status
Being Piloted | 2024 - 2025 | Far North
Scale
12 Deliverables, ~150 Total Pages, Organised Into Two Community Toolkits
Project Value
$20,000 - $30,000
Client
Far North District Council
This work comprises:Introduction to Climate Adaptation ToolkitA letter to community leaders who might lead this workA guide to introducing adaptation planning to your communityLinks and support for playing three online climate gamesA flier: Introduction to Climate Action and AdaptationTwo packs of terminology cards: Key Terms and Hazards Terms (28 cards)Inspiring stories of adaptive capacity
Climate Adaptation Head Start Toolkit:A letter to community leaders who might lead this workA guide to mapping assets, services and vulnerabilitiesResources to undertake mapping: maps, stickers, asset cards, etc.A guide to reach community consensus on top prioritiesFour packs of terminology cards: Adaptation Actions, Adaptation Planning, Climate Science and Council Teams (49 cards)A guide to understanding risk assessments
Adaptation Options Guides for 46 options in 9 categories
