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The Town of Collingwood recognizes that it plays a role in maintaining a healthy environment and a sustainable future. Collingwood Council unanimously declared a Climate Crisis in October 2019 to demonstrate the Town’s commitment to protecting the community, economy, and ecosystems from the effects of climate change.
In Collingwood, climate change risks could include, but are not limited to, flooding, biodiversity loss, human health concerns, more variable weather, social equity risks, increased presence of invasive species, reduced water quality, economic challenges, and infrastructure damage.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Community engagement and consultation are important aspects in the creation of any Community Plan to ensure programs and initiatives are successfully implemented and reflect resident priorities and interests.
Public and stakeholder engagement opportunities will be scheduled prior to the release of the Community Plan to ensure a diverse range of voices and opinions are considered. The outcomes of community and stakeholder discussions will be used to inform the recommendations and programs included in the Community Climate Action Plan, to enable and encourage residents to elect more sustainable decisions.
Public engagement on the Community Climate Action Plan is coming soon to ensure resident and visitor feedback is integrated into the final plan. Subscribe to the project to stay updated on public engagement opportunities.
Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
In June 2022, the Town completed a 2019 baseline greenhouse gas inventory to identify the sources of emissions from all community sources within Collingwood's Boundaries.
The Town’s 2019 baseline community GHG inventory estimates that 207,218 tCO2e were produced within Collingwood boundaries.
The inventory was completed in June 2022 and includes the most accurate data available at the time.
Background
On October 16, 2019, the Town of Collingwood Council unanimously declared a Climate Crisis to name and deepen our commitment to protecting our economy, our community, and our ecosystems, from climate change.
In response to the Climate Crisis declaration, the Town has taken actionable steps to better understand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
More information on some of these actions can be found below: