On June 30, the Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced two new provincial Climate Change Action Plans for the 2025-30 period. These two action plans build on the progress completed to date and will guide further efforts to reduce emissions, and assist communities in adapting to the realities of climate change.

The need for climate change action plans is highlighted by the increased costs associated with the impacts of climate change, which include the rising prevalence of wildfires, flooding and sea levels.  The two plans build on the 45 actions that were completed through the 2019-24 Climate Change Action Plans and include 54 actions to help the Provincial Government achieve the global target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Climate Change Mitigation Plan

The 2025-30 Climate Change Mitigation Plan sets out actions to continue to address the seriousness of the climate change emergency.

These actions will guide efforts to reduce the province's greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. Through this plan, the Provincial Government is also committing to reducing emissions by 60 per cent by 2040, which will help meet the commitment to reach net zero by 2050.

Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan

The 2025-30 Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan sets out actions to assist governments, organizations, businesses and residents to be prepared for a changing climate.

Building resilience and adapting involves implementing strategies and measures to minimize the risks and manage the implications of climate change, such as increased storm severity and fire risk. It is a shared challenge that requires a whole of society approach.

The Provincial Government also thanks the Net-Zero Advisory Council for their work and guidance on the Net Zero Advisory Council Summary of Recommendations, which helped inform the recommendations in these action plans.

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"Addressing our changing climate and its impact on residents, communities, governments and businesses is crucial as we face increased climate emergencies across the province. Our Climate Change Action Plans will set the course for working together as we mitigate and adapt to the environmental, social and economic realities of climate change."

Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Learn More

• Climate Change Mitigation Plan
• Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan
• Climate Change Action Plan Final Report
• Net Zero Advisory Council Summary of Recommendations
• Provincial Government Begins Public Engagement for New Climate Change Action Plans
• Provincial Government Releases Mid-Term Update on Climate Change Action Plan

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