Community Climate Action Plan

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"Through the Climate and Environment Lens, we will reduce the carbon impact of all our services and activities, and take action to protect, adapt and restore the environment that sustains us, especially watersheds and aquifers. We will also build our capacity to respond to and recover from emergencies." (2023-2027 SCRD Strategic Plan).

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 carbon pollution and avoid unstoppable global warming is rapidly closing. The SCRD has engaged the community in developing a Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). A CCAP lays out a strategy and provides policy recommendations to address climate change.

See the draft Community Climate Action Plan here.

The SCRD is also leading by example with its Corporate Carbon Neutrality Plan, adopting a target or reducing carbon pollution 45% by 2030.

Progress is reported in the annual Local Government Climate Action Program reporting.

Additional reports completed:


"Through the Climate and Environment Lens, we will reduce the carbon impact of all our services and activities, and take action to protect, adapt and restore the environment that sustains us, especially watersheds and aquifers. We will also build our capacity to respond to and recover from emergencies." (2023-2027 SCRD Strategic Plan).

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 carbon pollution and avoid unstoppable global warming is rapidly closing. The SCRD has engaged the community in developing a Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). A CCAP lays out a strategy and provides policy recommendations to address climate change.

See the draft Community Climate Action Plan here.

The SCRD is also leading by example with its Corporate Carbon Neutrality Plan, adopting a target or reducing carbon pollution 45% by 2030.

Progress is reported in the annual Local Government Climate Action Program reporting.

Additional reports completed:


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  • Share What is the climate action plan for Coopers Green Park? on Facebook Share What is the climate action plan for Coopers Green Park? on Twitter Share What is the climate action plan for Coopers Green Park? on Linkedin Email What is the climate action plan for Coopers Green Park? link

    What is the climate action plan for Coopers Green Park?

    Fadder asked over 2 years ago

    This Climate Action Plan will include elements that will address all of SCRD sites, including Coopers Green Park. If you have ideas or concerns about a specific location, you can add these to the map. 

  • Share Has the district or is the district applying for the Canada wide climate initiative - Active Transportation Fund to put in more bike paths? Can Gibsons, Roberts Creek & Sechelt coordinate to put in a paved path from Langdale to Sechelt considering how dangerous it is to walk or ride on it now, and how limited the public transportation is. Preferably a path through the forrest but worst case along the Sunshine Coast highway which you can then wrap into a highway widening project? https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/index-eng.html Is there a coordinator for shíshálh Nation to help get applications through? on Facebook Share Has the district or is the district applying for the Canada wide climate initiative - Active Transportation Fund to put in more bike paths? Can Gibsons, Roberts Creek & Sechelt coordinate to put in a paved path from Langdale to Sechelt considering how dangerous it is to walk or ride on it now, and how limited the public transportation is. Preferably a path through the forrest but worst case along the Sunshine Coast highway which you can then wrap into a highway widening project? https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/index-eng.html Is there a coordinator for shíshálh Nation to help get applications through? on Twitter Share Has the district or is the district applying for the Canada wide climate initiative - Active Transportation Fund to put in more bike paths? Can Gibsons, Roberts Creek & Sechelt coordinate to put in a paved path from Langdale to Sechelt considering how dangerous it is to walk or ride on it now, and how limited the public transportation is. Preferably a path through the forrest but worst case along the Sunshine Coast highway which you can then wrap into a highway widening project? https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/index-eng.html Is there a coordinator for shíshálh Nation to help get applications through? on Linkedin Email Has the district or is the district applying for the Canada wide climate initiative - Active Transportation Fund to put in more bike paths? Can Gibsons, Roberts Creek & Sechelt coordinate to put in a paved path from Langdale to Sechelt considering how dangerous it is to walk or ride on it now, and how limited the public transportation is. Preferably a path through the forrest but worst case along the Sunshine Coast highway which you can then wrap into a highway widening project? https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/index-eng.html Is there a coordinator for shíshálh Nation to help get applications through? link

    Has the district or is the district applying for the Canada wide climate initiative - Active Transportation Fund to put in more bike paths? Can Gibsons, Roberts Creek & Sechelt coordinate to put in a paved path from Langdale to Sechelt considering how dangerous it is to walk or ride on it now, and how limited the public transportation is. Preferably a path through the forrest but worst case along the Sunshine Coast highway which you can then wrap into a highway widening project? https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/index-eng.html Is there a coordinator for shíshálh Nation to help get applications through?

    candiceleaduckett asked about 3 years ago

    Great question. We know that active transportation is important to reducing our emissions and provides many co-benefits. We also know that usage really comes with feeling safe and that that requires a separated multi-use path. Currently, the SCRD is coordinating with Transportation Choices’ Connect the Coast Trail route design project, evaluating how to move the next phase of the Suncoaster Trail forward, and planning how to better maintain existing trails. The SCRD has also recently signed an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on active transportation infrastructure in road right of ways. 

    The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is responsible for roads in all electoral areas and they currently have a consultation open on Highway 101 improvements or alternative routes. For bikes and pedestrians, the options include a shoulder. Comments can be submitted via this form. 

  • Share 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 on Facebook Share 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 on Twitter Share 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 on Linkedin Email 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 link

    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 about 3 years 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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