Maple Ridge, B.C., June 26, 2025 – Maple Ridge is moving decisively toward a low-carbon, climate-ready future with Council’s endorsement of the City’s first-ever Climate Action Plan. Resilient Future 2050: Moving Boldly Toward Low-Carbon Resilience charts a clear path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build climate resilience, and support sustainable growth.
The Plan outlines five transformative "Bold Moves" supported by 58 concrete actions that will strengthen infrastructure, protect natural assets, enhance transportation and buildings, and support a sustainable local economy. More than 80% of the actions are scheduled for implementation within the first five years.
“The Resilient Future 2050 Plan reflects the input we received from residents and interest groups, supports Council’s Climate Leadership & Environmental Stewardship priority, and puts Maple Ridge on a clear path toward a low-carbon, climate-ready future,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “It’s about protecting our natural environment, supporting our rural and urban communities, and making smart, proactive investments in sustainability.”
Plan Highlights
- Five Bold Moves: The plan is structured around five transformative goals:
- Address Critical Climate Risks With and For the Community
- Enhance City Infrastructure, Natural Assets, and Services for Climate Readiness
- Encourage Zero Carbon and High Efficiency Buildings
- Foster Sustainable and Active Transportation Choices
- Support a Low-Carbon Resilient Economy & Agriculture
- Rural-Urban Integration: Responds to community feedback to emphasize the value of nature in rural areas and ensuring benefits are felt across the city, not just urban areas.
- Updated Targets: Metrics for sustainable transportation, energy-efficient buildings, and increased tree canopy coverage to guide progress through to 2050.
- Climate Resilience Through Innovation: Actions range from promoting electric transportation and building retrofits to exploring carbon sequestration incentives for rural landowners.
- Community Engagement: Shaped by three phases of public consultation between 2023 and 2025, and feedback from the Climate and Environment Advisory Committee.
Funding and Implementation
The creation of the Resilient Future 2050 plan was fully funded through the Local Government Climate Action Program and Union of BC Municipalities grants. Future investments to implement specific actions will be brought to Council for funding approval. Progress will be reported through quarterly updates in the City’s Community Scorecard, integrated into performance indicators, and shared through the City’s public channels.
For more information and to view the full Resilient Future 2050 plan, visit MapleRidge.ca/ResilientFuture2050.
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