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Climate Change Adaptation Plan

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Aerial view of the City of Kingston

Kingston's weather patterns are shifting. We're seeing hotter temperatures, more intense heatwaves, increased rainfall, and a rise in extreme weather events. These changes will affect our health and well-being, environment and economy. Climate change affects us all, but we know that the impacts are not felt equally. Some groups, especially those already facing social and economic challenges, will be hit harder.

To address this inequity, we're working with community partners and organizations to create a Climate Change Adaptation Plan. This plan will align with other climate initiatives in the city and focus on how climate change impacts our infrastructure, society, economy, and environment. By working together on this plan, we will build a more resilient community.

A dedicated team from the City, with the guidance of ICLEI Canada, will lead the effort to minimize the negative impacts of climate change by addressing local risks and identifying opportunities to increase resilience. We'll bring together City staff, community partners, and local organizations who are directly affected by climate change or can take action as part of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan Working Group.

This Working Group will use climate projections and data to identify the greatest risks to our community. A shared vision, objectives, and set of strategies will be created to tackle the impacts of climate change now and in the future. The final plan will include comprehensive implementation considerations, steering the course of climate action in the coming years.

This process will build on existing plans, strategies, programs and systems that support climate adaptation. Applied by more than 100 Canadian municipalities, we're using ICLEI Canada’s ‘Building Adaptative and Resilient Communities’ (BARC)’ 5-Milestone Framework to guide our adaptation planning process. Through the creation of this plan, we will complete Milestones 1, 2, and 3.

Have your say

Because climate change is an issue that affects us all, this plan must reflect the diverse voices of our community. Throughout this process, we'll offer numerous opportunities for you to share your input and ideas.

Join the project list to be notified of new engagement opportunities and stay informed about the project.

Aerial view of the City of Kingston

Kingston's weather patterns are shifting. We're seeing hotter temperatures, more intense heatwaves, increased rainfall, and a rise in extreme weather events. These changes will affect our health and well-being, environment and economy. Climate change affects us all, but we know that the impacts are not felt equally. Some groups, especially those already facing social and economic challenges, will be hit harder.

To address this inequity, we're working with community partners and organizations to create a Climate Change Adaptation Plan. This plan will align with other climate initiatives in the city and focus on how climate change impacts our infrastructure, society, economy, and environment. By working together on this plan, we will build a more resilient community.

A dedicated team from the City, with the guidance of ICLEI Canada, will lead the effort to minimize the negative impacts of climate change by addressing local risks and identifying opportunities to increase resilience. We'll bring together City staff, community partners, and local organizations who are directly affected by climate change or can take action as part of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan Working Group.

This Working Group will use climate projections and data to identify the greatest risks to our community. A shared vision, objectives, and set of strategies will be created to tackle the impacts of climate change now and in the future. The final plan will include comprehensive implementation considerations, steering the course of climate action in the coming years.

This process will build on existing plans, strategies, programs and systems that support climate adaptation. Applied by more than 100 Canadian municipalities, we're using ICLEI Canada’s ‘Building Adaptative and Resilient Communities’ (BARC)’ 5-Milestone Framework to guide our adaptation planning process. Through the creation of this plan, we will complete Milestones 1, 2, and 3.

Have your say

Because climate change is an issue that affects us all, this plan must reflect the diverse voices of our community. Throughout this process, we'll offer numerous opportunities for you to share your input and ideas.

Join the project list to be notified of new engagement opportunities and stay informed about the project.

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    A dedicated team from the City, with the guidance of ICLEI Canada, will lead the effort to minimize the negative impacts of climate change by addressing local risks and identifying opportunities to increase resilience. We'll bring together City staff, community partners, and local organizations who are directly affected by climate change or can take action as part of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan Working Group.

    This Working Group will use climate projections and data to identify the greatest risks to our community. A shared vision, objectives, and set of strategies will be created to tackle the impacts of climate change now and in the future. The final plan will include comprehensive implementation considerations, steering the course of climate action in the coming years.

    Adaptation Plan Working Group

    Working group members represent groups that are affected by climate change and have influence over various systems in Kingston. Their role will be to gather and share insights on individuals, assets, and services in the community that could be impacted by climate change and play a role in implementing solutions.

    Groups involved in this work include:

    • 350 Kingston
    • Providence Centre for Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation
    • All Our Relations Land Trust
    • Little Forests Kingston
    • Kingston Chamber of Commerce
    • St. Lawrence College
    • Tourism Kingston
    • United Way of KFL&A
    • Enbridge
    • Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
    • Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
    • Limestone District School Board
    • Kingston Health Sciences Centres
    • Hydro-One
    • Kingston Community Health Centre
    • Kingston Field Naturalist Club
    • Seniors For Climate Action Now
    • Rural Advisory Committee
    • KFL&A Public Health
    • Kingston Frontenac Public Library
    • Kingston Fire and Rescue & Emergency Services
    • Sustainable Kingston
    • Utilities Kingston
    • Queen's University
    • Loving Spoonful
    • Kingston Environmental Advisory Forum


    While this list encompasses several organizations actively engaged in the Working Group, we are also committed to involving individual community members and organizations throughout this process.

    Get involved!

    Updates on project progress and upcoming engagement opportunities will be shared on Get Involved Kingston in the coming months. Please follow the project to stay informed and have your say.



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