Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action
The Town of Torbay is committed in its efforts to going green and becoming climate resilient, which means adapting to climate change impacts (climate change adaptation), as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions (climate change mitigation). Learn with us as we learn about climate change, and let us know what you think as we take the next steps!
We want you to be a part of our climate change action plan by learning the facts, reviewing the plan, and sharing your feedback.
The Town of Torbay is committed in its efforts to going green and becoming climate resilient, which means adapting to climate change impacts (climate change adaptation), as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions (climate change mitigation). Learn with us as we learn about climate change, and let us know what you think as we take the next steps!
We want you to be a part of our climate change action plan by learning the facts, reviewing the plan, and sharing your feedback.
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The following survey is a series of questions based on the current draft of the Town of Torbay Climate Change Mitigation Plan. Please review the plan prior to completing the survey. The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey will close on March 17, 2021.
Additional information can be found under the Fast Fact Tab and in the Climate Change 101 Presentation in the Documents section of this project page.
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Climate Change Mitigation Plan
Who's Listening
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Phone 709-437-6532 ext 224 Email jschwarz@torbay.ca -
Phone 709-233-0537 Email bwinter@torbay.ca
Lifecycle
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Climate Change Adaptation Workshops
Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action has finished this stagePublic Workshops on the topics of Drinking Water & Flood Management were held in November 2019
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2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Completed
Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action has finished this stageThe Department of Corporate Services completed a 2018 greenhouse gas inventory for the Town of Torbay in December 2019.
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2020 Go Green Initiatives
Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action has finished this stageThe Town of Torbay launched a campaign for Earth Day in April 2020.
The Town of Torbay held a Beach Clean up with volunteers in October 2020.
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Joined Partners for Climate Protection
Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action has finished this stageTown of Torbay joined the Partners for Climate Protections, a national network of 350+ municipalities focused on learning how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and acting on climate change, in May 2020 by Council resolution.
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Solar Panel Installation at Town Hall Phase 1
Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action has finished this stageThrough funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Transition 2050 Initiative, 13.9 kW of solar panels were installed on the roof of the Torbay Town Hall, which will offset 7.4% of the Town Hall electricity usage. This is the first phase within the planned solar panel installation.
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2019 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Completed
Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action has finished this stageThe Department of Corporate Services completed a 2019 greenhouse gas inventory for the Town of Torbay in December 2020.
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Review Climate Change Mitigation Plan
Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate Action is currently at this stageDraft Climate Change Mitigation Plan was reviewed internally and is open for public engagement and feedback.
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Finalize Climate Change Mitigation Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate ActionFinalize the drafted Climate Change Action Plan based on stakeholder feedback.
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2021 Go Green Initiatives
this is an upcoming stage for Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate ActionCampaign launch for 2021 Earth Day scheduled for April 2021
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Climate Change Adaptation Workshops
this is an upcoming stage for Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate ActionHost remaining Climate Change Adaptation Workshops on the following topics:
- Coastal Vulnerability
- Slopes
- Wildfire
- Winter
Tentatively scheduled for Summer/Fall 2021
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Council Adoption of Final Climate Resilience Plans
this is an upcoming stage for Go Green Torbay - Taking Climate ActionFollowing public engagement and finalization of reports, the adoption of the Town of Torbay Climate Change Adaptation Plan and Climate Change Mitigation Plan will be brought forward as a motion of Council.
Tentatively scheduled for Summer/Fall 2021.
Key Dates
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October 16 2020