In Your Community

 
The Impacts of climate change pose serious risks to municipalities and communities in the form of water quality and availability, potential increase in forest fires, economic hardship of its residents from crop failure, impacts on the ecology and potential extreme weather conditions.

However Adaptation strategies and solutions which reduce GHG intensive energy use often provide an opportunity to reduce costs and minimize environmental degredation.

Typically municipalities have responsibility for buildings, land use and transportation, solid and liquid waste management and water.

Through improved energy conservation, alternative and renewable energy sources, planning and policy tools, communities can decrease their GHG emissions and risks associated with climate change.

  • For more information on Saskatchewan's climate, climate projections and impacts, visit the Learn More section of our website. 
  • For additional tips to address climate change visit other Take Action sections. 
  • For information on funding sources and other resources visit our Resources listings

Current initiatives for municipalities occurring throughout the province include:

On August 23, 2005, Saskatchewan signed a ten year agreement with the federal government to administer the Federal Gas Tax Program funding available to municipalities. Under the Agreement, the federal government will provide approximately $147.7 million over the first five years.  The New Deal Secretariat in Saskatchewan Municipal Affairs has been established to administer this funding. There are no requirements for a municipality to provide matching funding.  Click Here for more information.

Related Links

Bathurst Sustainable Development Project - have developed a Sustainable Conservation Design Toolkit for Municipal Planners in New Brunswick.

carbonn Cities Climate Registry - helps cities and local governments make climate commitments the world can count on. The cCCR was developed by local governments for local governments.

City of Regina environmental programs and services.

Craik Sustainable Living Project. The Town and Rural Municipality of Craik have embarked on a joint long-term project in search of ways of living that address the issue of sustainability and rural revitalization through physical demonstrations of viable solutions.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities' website provides resources, programs and funding opportunities.

Government of Saskatchewan's Go Green Fund provides financial support to Saskatchewan's people, communities and businesses so that we can work together to create a green and prosperous future.

Natural Resources Canada - Office of Energy Efficiency Corporate Site.

Municipal Information Network - daily updates of municipal initiatives across Canada.

Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative  - PARC is a partnership of the governments of Canada, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is mandated to pursue climate change impacts and adaptation research in the Prairie Provinces.

QUEST Canada - is a collaborative network of representatives from industry, environmental groups, governments, academia and consulting communities working together to make Canada a world leader in urban integrated energy systems.

Regina's Green Ribbon Community Climate Change Advisory Committee is a part of City Council's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Regina.

Road Map 20/20 - Working for a sustainable Saskatoon.

SaskAdapt.ca - Saskatchewan's climate change impacts and adaptation information centre.

Saskatchewan Energy Management website for the Saskatchewan Energy Management Task Forces in Regina and Saskatoon with comprehensive resources.

Sierra Club of Canada Examines Urban Sprawl.  A look at the connection between climate change and urban sprawl.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Has developed a guide for Carbon Competitive Cities.

World Mayors Council on Climate Change - is an alliance of committed local government leaders advocating an enhanced recognition and involvement of Mayors in multilateral efforts addressing climate change and related issues of global sustainability.

World Mayors Summit on Climate - In this website you will find the final version of the Global Cities Covenant on Climate (the Mexico City Pact) and related information about the WMSC.
 

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