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Rather than short-term fixes, communities need flexible plans to prepare for a range of likely climate impacts

  • Written by Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar of Civil Systems Engineering, University of Canterbury
Rather than short-term fixes, communities need flexible plans to prepare for a range of likely climate impactsDave Rowland/Getty Images

As New Zealanders clean up after ex-Cyclone Tam which left thousands without power and communities once again facing flooding, it’s tempting to seek immediate solutions.

However, after the cleanup and initial recovery, careful planning is essential.

Research shows that following disasters, communities often demand...

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