Grey County has declared a climate emergency and adopted Going Green in Grey: Climate Change Action Plan 2022-2050.
Going Green in Grey includes 21 community actions across seven themes; Nature-based Solutions & Agriculture, Waste, Transportation, Buildings & Development, Energy, Climate Adaptation and Outreach & Engagement.
| Year | Community Target | Corporate Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15% | 20% |
| 2030 | 30% | 40% |
| 2035 | 50% | 55% |
| 2040 | 60% | 70% |
| 2045 | 75% | Net-Zero |
| 2050 | Net-Zero |
Going Green in Grey was developed in consultation with stakeholders from a variety of sectors as well as the general public. Hundreds of residents and stakeholders shared their time, ideas and expertise. Grey County would like to gratefully acknowledge everyone who participated in its development. The Plan’s development was guided by the Climate Change Taskforce, supported by internal and external working groups, and informed by the Local Municipal Climate Change Community of Practice.
All feedback was summarized and analyzed into a ‘What We Heard’ report. It was presented to the Climate Change Taskforce in December 2021. Minutes and materials are available here.
Going Green in Grey was developed in consultation with stakeholders from a variety of sectors as well as the general public. Hundreds of residents and stakeholders shared their time, ideas and expertise. Grey County would like to gratefully acknowledge everyone who participated in its development. The Plan’s development was guided by the Climate Change Taskforce, supported by internal and external working groups, and informed by the Local Municipal Climate Change Community of Practice.
The planning process follows the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and ICLEI Canada’s Partners for Climate Protection five-milestone framework.
Milestone 1 – Create a baseline emissions inventory and forecast.
Milestone 2 – Set emissions reductions targets.
Milestone 3 – Develop and local action plan.
Milestone 4 – Implement the local action plan.
Milestone 5 – Monitor progress and report results.
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Grey County has a new Climate Change Action Plan. In addition to adopting the plan titled Going Green in Grey, Council also declared a climate emergency, drawing attention to the urgency of the climate crisis which poses significant threats globally and locally.
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