Climate Action Plan Update

It is time to begin updating Burlington’s Climate Action Plan, approved by Council in 2020. This plan provides a path forward to achieve our target to be a net carbon neutral community by 2050.

The plan includes seven key program areas to help the community transition away from the use of fossil fuels, particularly for buildings and transportation. Related projects and policies include the Integrated Mobility Plan; the Electric Mobility Strategy; Better Homes Burlington; the Sustainable Buildings and Development Guidelines; and the Burlington Solar Map.

How are we updating the plan? We’re reviewing the progress we’ve made on actions and targets and by engaging the community to identify future priorities. What needs to happen to work towards being a net zero community by 2050? Help us by completing a survey to prioritize action areas for the next Climate Action Plan.

Did you know that the City of Burlington declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 for the purposes of deepening our commitment to protecting our economy, environment and community from climate change and to apply a climate lens to the City’s plans and actions.

Want to learn more about how we’re progressing towards being a net carbon neutral community? Visit our Story Map

The Climate Action Plan is focused on actions needed to work towards being a net carbon neutral community. We also have a Corporate Energy and Emissions Management Plan focused on reducing the carbon footprint of City operations.

Are you interested in climate adaptation? The City also has a plan to respond to our changing climate: Climate Resilient Burlington – a Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather.

More resources are available on the City’s website and what we are doing to take action on climate change.