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Key Driver
10. Demonstrate municipal corporate climate leadership
Reducing GHG emissions from municipal buildings, operations, and vehicles is a central part of the City’s leadership on climate action.
Contribution to 2030 Emissions Target
Equity Considerations
Those most impacted by climate emergencies/events are often not included in leadership and decision making. Reducing this impact requires engagement of equity seeking groups in planning, policy making, and response. For climate action to be both effective and equitable, we must understand and address the barriers that hinder participation, such as financial constraints, transportation issues, and differing considerations for owners versus renters.Co-Benefits
- Energy and fuel savings
- Improved air quality
- Resilient energy
Climate Hazards Addressed
- Heat
- Cold
- Wildfire
- Flood
- Landslide
- Air quality
- Drought
- Invasive species
Strategies
CL1. Incorporate Indigenous Knowledge in climate action initiatives
By building meaningful relationships with the syilx/Okanagan people and other urban Indigenous people residing in Kelowna, the community can benefit from the insights of Indigenous Knowledge, while also strengthening ties between the people and communities.
CL2. Incorporate a Climate Lens into municipal governance and operations
Integrating climate considerations into plans, goals, and budgets allows the City to work effectively to reduce GHG emissions, and to increase community resilience to climate change.
CL3. Decarbonize City assets and operations
The Strategic Energy Management Plan identifies actions to reduce corporate building GHG emissions in alignment with the CRKS target – 40% below 2007 levels by 2030. The Green Fleet Strategy provides recommendations to reduce emissions from the City’s gas- and diesel-powered fleet.
CL4. Empower the community to take climate action
The City will need to find innovative ways to engage with the community to inspire climate action. Sharing information, promoting incentives and collaborating with other organizations will help propel the implementation of the CRKS.