Tag: Climate Action
International Report on COVID-19 Recovery and Climate Crisis
Urgent action is needed to protect homes, clean air and build resilience, according to a recent report published by the World Health Organization.
The international...
New National Air Regulations to Reduce Petrochemical Pollution
The Government of Canada has finalized national regulations that will reduce pollution from petroleum and petrochemical facilities across the country, including in Sarnia, Mississauga,...
McMaster University Signs on to UN Principles for Responsible Investments
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario is taking steps toward strengthening its commitment to climate change action, with transparent measurement, carbon reduction goals, and reporting.
McMaster...
PwC commits to net zero by 2030, globally
Global firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is making a worldwide commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
The commitment includes supporting clients to...
Climate Change Adaptation Training Funds for Laval University
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced funds for Laval University to support a climate change adaptation training program for urban planners, architects...
New Regulations to Advance Saskatchewan’s Climate Strategy
The Government of Saskatchewan is implementing key commitments made in the province’s climate change strategy, Prairie Resilience, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Nova Scotia Introduces New Environment Legislation
Nova Scotia Environment Minister Gordon Wilson tabled legislation on October 23, 2019 that sets ambitious new goals to fight climate change and grow the...
First Large-Scale Study on Cities, Environment and Climate Change
A new initiative led by the University of Toronto (U of T) will create the first large-scale data collection system to understand the complex...
Kelowna Receives Recognition from Provincial Union for Climate Action
For the second consecutive year, the City of Kelowna has received recognition from the Provincial Union of B.C. Municipalities for accelerating progress on B.C....
515 Institutional Investors Urge Governments to Step Up Climate Action
A record 515 institutional investors managing $35 trillion in assets urged governments worldwide to step up action to tackle climate change and achieve the...
