Are you an elected official looking for a clear understanding of why your municipality should focus on climate change? Are you wondering how and where to start? 

This introductory webinar explores how Canada's climate is changing and the challenges and opportunities this creates for municipalities. Learn ways you can champion climate change action in your community and how you can gain support for climate related initiatives from internal and external stakeholders. 

Discover how Leduc, AB is adapting to climate change impacts and how they gained support to develop their Weather and Climate Readiness Action Plan. Hear about the steps Oxford County, ON took to gain support from their council for a resolution that would move them to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

This webinar is intended for elected officials from Canadian communities of all sizes.

What you will learn:

  • Understand the challenges that climate change represents for municipalities
  • Recognize the benefits of taking action on climate change in your municipality
  • Learn ways to get support for climate related initiatives from internal and external stakeholders

Speakers:

  • Bob Young, Mayor, Leduc, AB
  • Trevor Birtch, Mayor, Woodstock, ON

Read the transcript

 

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