Port Hope Community Climate Emergency Action Plan Public Survey

The Municipality of Port Hope is currently developing a Community Climate Emergency Action Plan (CCEAP) in response to our declaration of a climate emergency on December 20, 2022 and to undertake leadership on climate action in our community. The CCEAP will focus specifically on mitigating the causes of climate change and preventing further contributions to global warming by identifying and scoping strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, save on the cost of energy, and become more sustainable and climate resilient. As Port Hope’s population continues to grow, it will be important to understand how we can best manage future growth in a sustainable manner and mitigate potential additional impacts to our environmental, economic, social, and infrastructural systems.

In order to meet Canada’s GHG reduction targets and limit warming of the planet to 1.5°C, all levels of government must work together. Local governments have influence over emissions generated across our communities, which represent more than 50 percent of all emissions across Canada. Port Hope will be joining hundreds of local governments in Ontario and across the country, including collaborating with neighbouring communities to take action locally on climate change.