Prince Edward County is taking another step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Council approved a motion to join the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability to share their knowledge and experience with other municipal governments on how to reduce GHG emissions.
Councillor Kate MacNaughton called it a win-win-win situation as the program gives the municipality the chance to become a leader by taking a systematic and organized action on climate change.
By participating in the PCP program, Canadian municipalities gain access to the following tools and resources:
• Support and guidance, through the PCP Milestone Framework, to help members reduce GHG emissions
• Access via the PCP Hub to a network of over 350 local governments across Canada that are taking action on climate change and can help your community succeed by offering their experience and examples
• Technical support tools, including the PCP Milestone Tool and PCP Protocol
• Information and access to funding opportunities, such as those offered by FCM’s Green Municipal Fund
• Capacity-building resources, including workshops, case studies and training opportunities
• Awards and recognition for milestone achievements and for reported measures
Members of the PCP program have the following responsibilities:
• Move through the milestone framework within 10 years of joining
• Report on progress at least once every two years, with our support
• Actively participate in program activities and share your experience with other network members
The PCP program has a five-milestone framework that involves completing a GHG inventory and forecast, setting a GHG reduction target, developing a local action plan, implementing the plan, and monitoring progress and reporting results.
Councillors MacNaughton and John Hirsch will represent council.
Councillor Hirsh and Councillor MacNaughton will oversee the implementation of the PCP milestones and be the points of contact for the PCP program within the municipality.
