Dufferin County is taking action on climate change.
In May 2018, Dufferin County joined the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Program, along with over 350 other municipalities across Canada. By working through the PCP Milestone Framework, Dufferin County will save money in municipal operations, lower energy costs for residents and businesses, and increase investment in the local economy.
Dufferin County is creating a Community Climate Action Plan. The plan will include a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, GHG reduction targets, and practical actions to be taken by municipalities, organizations, and community members to achieve the set targets while increasing community resiliency.
Virtual Open House: Draft Dufferin Climate Action Plan
Residents are invited to attend a virtual Open House to learn about the Draft Dufferin Climate Action Plan, ask questions, and share insights. Open House #1: Wed Jan 20, 7 - 8pm. Open House #2: Thurs Jan 21, 1 - 2 pm.
Get Involved
Have Your Say on the Draft Dufferin Climate Action Plan!
The climate crisis requires urgent action. The Draft Dufferin Climate Action Plan proposes 34 actions that will help Dufferin County become greenhouse gas neutral by 2050, while building resilience to the impacts of climate change.
We want to hear from you! Complete the Join in Dufferin survey and let us know what you think about the draft Dufferin Climate Action Plan.
Visit the Digital Climate Change Exhibit
Drawing on the latest science, discover what climate change means for us here in Dufferin County from the local stories to the actions we can take to build a climate-friendly community.
Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative (DC4)
The Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative (DC4) was established to support the County of Dufferin in the development of the Dufferin Climate Action Plan. The DC4 is comprised of local representatives and is collaborating with Dufferin County to create climate action pathways for the community.
