Cantabrians can also pledge support, and sign up to get further information about climate change as it becomes available. Accessible science about local consequences Climate change is affecting local ecosystems and communities in Canterbury/Waitaha, and future projections are for worse storms, more frequent floods and droughts, and our sea level continuing to rise. Projections show that temperatures in our region could rise by up to 1.5°C by 2040 and up to 3.5°C by 2090, with the greatest increases likely to be in the mountains and high country areas already seeing the consequences of rising temperatures, such as drought and wildfire. Canterbury’s regional, city and district councils have joined together to communicate the projected changes for Canterbury/Waitaha, with the goal of building community understanding and resilience.