The Impacts of climate change pose serious risks to municipalities and communities in the form of quality and availability of water, 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 environmental conditions for their residents and tax payers.
Typically municipalities have responsibility for buildings, land use and transportation, solid and liquid waste 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.
Check out other sections of our website such as Climate Actuals and Projections for your community or region and other Take Action sections. See the Resources listings for both advice and funding sources.
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 New Deal Gas Tax funding available to municipalities. Under the Agreement, the federal government will provide approximately $147.7 million over the first five years. A New Deal Secretariat in Saskatchewan Government Relations is being established to administer this new funding. There are no requirements for a municipality to provide matching funding. Click Here for more information.
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The Province of Saskatchewan's Green Initiatives Fund is part of the Green Strategy. The Fund provides financial support to Saskatchewan's people, communities and businesses so that we can work together to create a green and prosperous future.
The City of Regina environmental programs and services.
The City of Regina's Green Ribbon Community Climate Change Advisory Committee is a part of City Council's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Regina.
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 and programs. Check out the FCM Ten-Point Action Plan for Sustainable Communities, the funding program links (Green Municipal Enabling Fund and the Green Municipal Investment Fund) and the annual Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show brochure.
Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency Corporate Site
The Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative is a partnership of the governments of Canada, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba mandated to pursue climate change impacts and adaptation research in the Prairie Provinces.
Road Map 20/20 - Working for a sustainable Saskatoon
Sierra Club of Canada Examines Urban Sprawl. A look at the connection between climate change and urban sprawl.
Saskatchewan Energy Management. Website for the Saskatchewan Energy Management Task Forces in Regina and Saskatoon with comprehensive resources.
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