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Welcome to the discussion on what we can and should do about the climate emergency on the Sunshine Coast.
Recent heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and atmospheric rivers have shown the need for local action on the Sunshine Coast. We also know the window to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid runaway climate change is rapidly closing. The SCRD will engage the community in developing a Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). A CCAP lays out a strategy and provides policy recommendations to address climate change. The SCRD's CCAP will cover both adaptation to climate change as well as mitigation actions to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
Content will be updated regularly as we craft an action plan, so Subscribe to Stay Informed. There are many ways to learn, participate, and help shape our plan. Your input is valuable. Click on the links below to check out reports, answer our quick poll, and share your concerns and comments about the climate emergency on the Sunshine Coast.
"In the face of a global climate emergency we must move swiftly to reduce GHG emissions and enhance our region’s resiliency to the effects of a changing climate" (2019-2023 SCRD Strategic Plan).
Welcome to the discussion on what we can and should do about the climate emergency on the Sunshine Coast.
Recent heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and atmospheric rivers have shown the need for local action on the Sunshine Coast. We also know the window to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid runaway climate change is rapidly closing. The SCRD will engage the community in developing a Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). A CCAP lays out a strategy and provides policy recommendations to address climate change. The SCRD's CCAP will cover both adaptation to climate change as well as mitigation actions to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
Content will be updated regularly as we craft an action plan, so Subscribe to Stay Informed. There are many ways to learn, participate, and help shape our plan. Your input is valuable. Click on the links below to check out reports, answer our quick poll, and share your concerns and comments about the climate emergency on the Sunshine Coast.
"In the face of a global climate emergency we must move swiftly to reduce GHG emissions and enhance our region’s resiliency to the effects of a changing climate" (2019-2023 SCRD Strategic Plan).
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How does the new draft zoning bylaw account for climate change hazards, like increased risks of flooding in many areas or increased need for cooling
eleven03
asked
12 days ago
That's a great question! There are some changes to the proposed Bylaw 722 which address climate resilience, such as relaxing typical maximum height requirements for certain types of sustainable energy systems like solar panels, and calculating floor area from the inside of exterior walls so people do not have to reduce their floor area when utilizing thicker, better insulated exterior walls. There are also larger required setbacks to waterbodies being applied many locations that are at risk to flooding from extreme weather events.
There will also be many opportunities in the near future, such as incorporating development permit areas that focus on climate action into new Official Community Plans, that will help increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. The Community Climate Action Plan will work with the community in developing actions to tackle climate change, which can then be used to guide future policy.
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Lifecycle
Phase 1: Setting the context
Community Climate Action Plan is currently at this stage
Focused on information sharing, this phase will present an overview of how our community is being impacted and where our emissions of greenhouse gases are coming from. We're looking to ensure the foundational information is correct and comprehensive in your eyes.
Phase 2: Framing Focus Areas
this is an upcoming stage for Community Climate Action Plan
This phase will focus on setting a vision and goals as well as framing priority areas. Looking at GHG emission reduction targets for the community and framing focus areas for climate adaptation objectives are all part of this phase.
Phase 3: Action Planning
this is an upcoming stage for Community Climate Action Plan
During this phase, the SCRD will be in a position to present a high level overview of climate focus areas and draft lists of actions. These will be prioritized by working groups and community public participation to ensure they reflect the community’s desired direction. Phase 3’s outcome will be a proposed community climate action plan.
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