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Background
It is important for provincial residents to evaluate climate change information in a Saskatchewan context. Improving information available to residents of Saskatchewan will ensure that decisions made by them will be appropriate for the future of our provincial environment, economy and society. The Saskatchewan Story describes the challenges and impacts that a changing climate may have on our landscape and people and how emissions of greenhouse gases in Saskatchewan may be contributing to global climate change.
Climate change challenges in Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan is a relatively high per capita emitter of green house gases due to the energy intensive nature of our economy. Saskatchewan also doesn't experience moderating effect of large bodies of water and has a relatively small population spread over a large land mass. Climate change impacts are already being felt in Northern Saskatchewan.
Vision
- To be the source and resource for Saskatchewan people:
- to learn what impact GHG emissions have on climate and what that means to the provincial economy, health and the environment
- to take action through public education and outreach
Goals
- to build awareness and understanding of climate change in context of Saskatchewan;
- to motivate action; and
- to develop support for change.
Target Audiences
- Public
- Educators and Youth
- Business and Industry
- Communities and Municipalities
- Media
Objectives
- develop and provide balanced information on climate change issues
- increase availability of Saskatchewan relevant information
- involve a representative cross-section of stakeholders in the climate change information delivery programs
- link with and take advantage of Public Education and Outreach (PEO) activities and programs developed nationally and provincially
- coordinate and facilitate the development and delivery of climate change PEO activities in Saskatchewan
- improve the ability of stakeholders, educators and individuals to make informed decisions about climate change and its impact on the environment, economy, communities and families
- help groups improve their capacity to do climate change PEO and at the same time foster development and delivery of programs and tools by such groups
- encourage key sectors to move from being "key target audiences" to "key players" in adopting and encouraging others to use less greenhouse gas intensive practices
Functions
- coordinate information, communication and education on climate change
- serve as a clearinghouse for climate change information
- develop, deliver and/or provide specific education or information programs and products
- help groups improve their capacity to do climate change PEO
- conduct assessment, evaluation and/or other research related to climate change education and awareness in Saskatchewan
