Climate Change Adaptation Plan

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.

Page last updated: 25 Sep 2024, 12:56 PM