Final Plan Update: March 2026
We are excited to share that City Council has unanimously voted to endorse the City of Kingston Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
Developed through a collaborative process guided by ICLEI Canada’s Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities (BARC) framework, the Climate Change Adaptation Plan marks a pivotal step toward safeguarding our community, environment, and economy from the growing impacts of climate change.
Your contributions helped shape 28 strategies to strengthen resilience across Kingston’s infrastructure, ecosystems, and social systems— addressing both municipal operations and broader community needs. Key priorities include:
improving the resilience of homes and infrastructure;
supporting frontline populations and local food systems;
expanding nature-based solutions;
enhancing emergency communications; and
strengthening energy systems.
Implementation of this plan will be a collaborative effort, carried out in partnership by City departments, utilities, public health agencies, Indigenous and equity-deserving groups, and community organizations. Progress will be measured through process- and outcome-based indicators, with annual public reporting and a formal review every five years to ensure the plan remains responsive to new data, lived experience, and evolving conditions.
The creation of this plan would not have been possible without your contributions. Thank you for sharing your feedback and experiences to ensure the plan reflects local knowledge, community input, and climate science.
Above all, this plan affirms Kingston’s commitment to inclusive, community-driven climate action—protecting what matters most and building a safe, thriving future for all.
Consultation has concluded. View Kingston's Climate Change Adaptation Plan here.
