COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PRIMER (Staff Presentation)
Slide deck summarizing the climate action primer report and the 5-milestone plan development process.
COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PRIMER
PURPOSE:
- To present the latest community greenhouse gas emission data
- To discuss the development of the new Community Climate Action Plan
DISCUSSION:
This report addresses the following:
- New community GHG emission data – how have we done?
- Why a new Community Climate Action Plan is needed at this time
- Approach
- Next steps
1. New Community GHG emission data
Community GHG emissions
| Emissions | 2007 | 2018 | Difference | Plan Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Royal | 48,163 Tes | 45,507 Tes | -5.5% | (2017) -12% |
| CRD | 1,715,814 Tes | 1,696,703 Tes | -1.1% | (2020) -33% |
Population
| Census | 2006 | 2016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Royal | 8,768 | 10,408 | 18.7% |
| CRD | 345,164 | 383,360 | 11.1% |
2. Why an update is needed at this time
a. OCP update has been initiated b. OCP targets to reduce community GHG emissions from 2007 levels:
- Interim target of 12% by 2017 – date now passed need new interim target
- Long term target 33% by 2030 c. A policy response to the March 5, 2019 climate action emergency declaration for a goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 and that climate action be a priority in the Strategic Plan d. Plans have been updated at the national, provincial, and regional level e. Need to address CRD Regional Growth Strategy targets to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions from 2007 levels:
- 33% by 2020
- 61% by 2038
3. Approach
a. Continuous public education and engagement b. Analysis of current data and policies c. Modelling of scenarios to establish targets d. Development of policies and actions e. Establishment of a monitoring strategy f. Community resource guide
Key considerations:
a. In a growing community it is challenging to reduce GHG emissions, but the current data shows it is possible. b. Plan needs to be more community oriented and engaging to be effective. c. Plan needs to be practical and strategic
- limited resources
- focus on things that can be done and will have maximum cost benefits. d. Needs to be a ‘made in View Royal’ solution – Climate Action by View Royal, for View Royal e. Many community emissions are beyond the Town’s control.
4. Next steps
- Terms of Reference document being prepared
- Requirements and standards for updating the Plan
- Will guide a Request for Proposal.
- Plan updating process
- Begin in early 2021
- Completion in latter half of 2021.
- Note: scope of the plan does not address climate change adaptation and mitigation of impacts such as sea level rise on private property and Town infrastructure. Issue may arise in the development of the new plan and could become a future addition to the Town’s climate action strategy.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the November 5, 2020 report from the Senior Planner titled “Community Climate Action Plan Primer” be received for information.
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