The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee (CEAC) provides strategic advice, guidance, and recommendations to Council on matters related to mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change, reducing municipal and community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions aligning with targets, and enhancing and protecting the health of natural environments. The key objectives of the CEAC are to foster environmental stewardship and promote sustainable practices within the community through informed advice and strategic recommendations to Council.
Purpose
- Provide advice and recommendations on policies, programs, regulations and strategies pertaining to environmental sustainability through the following actions:
- Contributing to the development of policies, programs, regulations and strategies that address environment and climate action matters.
- Reviewing and providing feedback to staff and making recommendations to Council on services, programs, events and capital projects concerning climate change, green technology, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
- Monitoring and assessing ongoing performance indicators related to environmental issues providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Representing community perspective on climate and environmental issues.
- Ensure that Climate and Environment strategic goals are being considered in the organization’s decisions
Get Involved
Please contact the Committee Clerk or Staff Liaisons Brian Montgomery or Susanne Sloboda for more information.