Video: Climate in Focus—Introduction

This video is Part I in the Climate in Focus series.

Are you interested in learning more about the steps your municipality can take to address climate change? Watch this video to develop a core understanding of climate action in Canadian municipalities. You’ll also hear how local governments are making decisions with a climate lens approach.

Watch this video to learn:

• What is a climate lens?
• How can your municipality incorporate a climate lens into decision-making and what are the benefits
• What are the two common goals of every effective municipal climate action plan?
• Why is it important to consider the triple bottom line (economic, social and environmental outcomes) when making decisions?
• What inspires municipalities to act on climate change?

Watch: Climate in Focus—Introduction

Transcript

Helpful definitions

• Climate action refers to the changes your municipality makes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen your municipal infrastructure to adapt to climate impacts.
• Incorporating climate lens in a decision-making approach means considering greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-related impacts and encouraging proactive climate solutions.