Environment Canterbury Seeks Climate Action Funding Analysis

Environment Canterbury is seeking to identify all potential funding and financing options for climate action planning to: � accelerate the equitable transition to a climate change ready and resilient future � be aware of the financial landscape that may evolve post recent climate-related events, such as flooding in Canterbury and Cyclone Gabrielle in North Island � be prepared to participate and contribute to the decision-making, including a submission to the Climate Adaptation Bill due from central government mid-2023 � support councils in decision making on climate action prioritisation and implementation, and local government service delivery � identify funding and financing opportunities for specific investment types � identify funding and financing options available to support the climate change actions to be considered for inclusion in the FY25 � FY35 Long Term Plan.

To this end we require the prompt delivery of a comprehensive scan of the climate action (mitigation and adaptation) funding and financing options available and their practicality for Environment Canterbury and/or the respective territorial authorities in Canterbury.

It is important that the resulting report is rigorously researched and fills in knowledge gaps by providing Environment Canterbury with a useful document that can be used to inform the development of funding plans for both the Environment Canterbury Climate Action Plan and the Canterbury Climate Partnership plan.

The information may also be used to answer queries and concerns from papatipu runanga, Councillors, council staff and the Community during the community engagement process scheduled for later this year.

The successful tenderer will demonstrate substantial knowledge of climate change, and funding and finance options for climate mitigation and adaptation and will be well connected and engaged with climate policy, and climate action planning discussions and debate.