RDCK Climate Action
RDCK Climate Action
In 2023, the RDCK held an extensive public engagement process to gather feedback on RDCK climate action. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback. The results are available here.
Staff used the feedback from the engagement process to develop RDCK Ideas for Climate Action.
In April 2024, the Board directed staff to explore climate action priorities that are practical and affordable and based on RDCK Ideas for Climate Action. In order for an idea to move forward, staff would need to do a business case and bring it to the Board of Directors to vote on at a public meeting.
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RDCK Climate Action
In 2023, the RDCK held an extensive public engagement process to gather feedback on RDCK climate action. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback. The results are available here.
Staff used the feedback from the engagement process to develop RDCK Ideas for Climate Action.
In April 2024, the Board directed staff to explore climate action priorities that are practical and affordable and based on RDCK Ideas for Climate Action. In order for an idea to move forward, staff would need to do a business case and bring it to the Board of Directors to vote on at a public meeting.
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Community Resiliency
over 1 year agoShare Community Resiliency on Facebook Share Community Resiliency on Twitter Share Community Resiliency on Linkedin Email Community Resiliency link4 ResponsesCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.With the increase in natural disasters and extreme climate events severity and rate of occurrence that we are experiencing in the region, how do we help local communities and residents prepare for and respond to these events?
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Equitable Transition
over 1 year agoShare Equitable Transition on Facebook Share Equitable Transition on Twitter Share Equitable Transition on Linkedin Email Equitable Transition linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.As we are exploring community resiliency projects and initiatives, how do we ensure that the resulting efforts, programs, and solutions are equitable, accessible, and effective for all residents in the region?
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Regional Active and Low Carbon Transportation
over 1 year agoShare Regional Active and Low Carbon Transportation on Facebook Share Regional Active and Low Carbon Transportation on Twitter Share Regional Active and Low Carbon Transportation on Linkedin Email Regional Active and Low Carbon Transportation linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Currently transportation emissions contribute 70% of our regional community carbon emissions. What solutions might work in your community to shift towards a network of low-carbon and/or active transportation modes?
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Local Agriculture & Food Supply
over 1 year agoShare Local Agriculture & Food Supply on Facebook Share Local Agriculture & Food Supply on Twitter Share Local Agriculture & Food Supply on Linkedin Email Local Agriculture & Food Supply linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In what ways can the RDCK best support local farmers to grow and strengthen local food supply?
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Low Carbon Building & Affordable Housing
by DianavE, over 1 year agoShare Low Carbon Building & Affordable Housing on Facebook Share Low Carbon Building & Affordable Housing on Twitter Share Low Carbon Building & Affordable Housing on Linkedin Email Low Carbon Building & Affordable Housing linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.What suggestions do you have for driving changes to the building and construction industry that will not only result in lower building carbon footprints and design, but will also tackle complex issues such as housing accessibility and affordability?
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Energy
by blanketeffect, over 1 year agoShare Energy on Facebook Share Energy on Twitter Share Energy on Linkedin Email Energy linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.How can we work together to find low-carbon solutions that meet our rural energy needs while addressing the current issue we face with electrical reliability and energy affordability?
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Wildfire
by blanketeffect, over 1 year agoShare Wildfire on Facebook Share Wildfire on Twitter Share Wildfire on Linkedin Email Wildfire linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.How can we work together as communities to prepare and adapt to the increase in occurrence and intensity of wildfires that we are experiencing?
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Resource Recovery
by blanketeffect, over 1 year agoShare Resource Recovery on Facebook Share Resource Recovery on Twitter Share Resource Recovery on Linkedin Email Resource Recovery linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.What creative options could we explore to further reduce landfilling and increase the circularity of materials and energy within our society?
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Leadership & Advocacy
by blanketeffect, over 1 year agoShare Leadership & Advocacy on Facebook Share Leadership & Advocacy on Twitter Share Leadership & Advocacy on Linkedin Email Leadership & Advocacy linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.How can residents and local government work together to become leaders in community resilience as well as have a stronger voice that can influence areas of concern outside of the jurisdiction of local governments?
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Misinformation
by blanketeffect, over 1 year agoShare Misinformation on Facebook Share Misinformation on Twitter Share Misinformation on Linkedin Email Misinformation linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.How can we work together to avoid the spread of misinformation and ensure that we are all making well-informed decisions?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the RDCK moving forward with climate action?
- How was RDCK Ideas for Climate Action developed?
- What changes were made to the climate action documents following the engagement process?
- Which ideas have been removed?
- What impact would the new ideas have?
- How will the ideas in RDCK Ideas for Climate Action be funded?
- When will the subject meetings take place?
- How does climate change impact us here in the RDCK?
- Have you been collecting local area GHG emissions through the years so that we have baseline data?
RDCK Climate Action Public Engagement Timeline
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RDCK Climate Actions Pathway Webinars
RDCK Climate Action has finished this stageJuly 10th - July 24th
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Community Dialogue Circles (in-person)
RDCK Climate Action has finished this stageAugust 8th - 24th
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Climate Action Open Houses (in-person)
RDCK Climate Action has finished this stageAugust 24th - October 25th
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Compiling Feedback
RDCK Climate Action has finished this stageNovember 1st - February 1st
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Board Report on Draft Climate Action Plan and Engagement Process Results
RDCK Climate Action has finished this stageFebruary 15, 2024
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Board Report that Includes Revised Climate Action Drafts
RDCK Climate Action has finished this stageApril 18, 2024
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Board Direction that Staff Provide Business Cases for Priority Climate Actions
RDCK Climate Action is currently at this stageApril 18, 2024
Who's Listening
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We support climate action & resilience planning for the RDCK.
Phone 250 254 6084 Email climateaction@rdck.bc.ca -
The Community Sustainability Living Advisory Committee (CSLAC) is a committee of the RDCK Board that meets six times a year (February, April, June, August, October) to discuss and explore sustainability ideas for the region.
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