Climate Action Plan

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What climate change means for the County of Brant

Climate change poses significant challenges for the County of Brant, affecting both the natural environment and the community's quality of life.

Here in Brant, we see the effects of climate change in many ways: heavier and unpredictable rainfall, more extreme weather, droughts, heatwaves, and flooding. Rising temperatures can disrupt agriculture - greatly impacting our local farmers, damage infrastructure, and increase the risk of flooding. These changes threaten local ecosystems, water supplies, and biodiversity.

For the community, climate change can impact public health and safety, economic stability, our food supply and our overall well-being.

Benefits of climate action


Taking climate action can bring numerous benefits to the County of Brant and its residents.

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can improve air quality and public health.
  • Enhancing resilience and preparedness for extreme weather events can protect infrastructure and reduce recovery costs.
  • Promoting sustainable agriculture can ensure food security and support local farmers.
  • Protecting natural resources and biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem services that are vital for clean water, fertile soil, and recreational opportunities.

Overall, climate action can lead to a healthier, more sustainable, and prosperous community.

How the County is responding to climate change


Back in 2019, the County of Brant Council declared a climate emergency, joining many other municipalities across Canada in recognizing the urgent need to address climate change. Our goal? To become carbon net neutral by 2050. That means we want to balance out the carbon we emit with actions that remove carbon from the atmosphere.

For years, the County has been promoting smart, sustainable solutions. We’re investing in renewable energy, improving our trail systems and outdoor spaces, supporting tree planting, and more.

To build on these successes and prepare for the future, we’re creating our first-ever Climate Action Plan – a road map to help guide the County toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for everyone. The goal through this plan is to support climate action both at the corporate level and within our community with actions that are cost-effective and meet the needs and priorities of our diverse community.

How you can help

The new Climate Action Plan will address the challenges of climate change and guide us towards a sustainable future. Your feedback is crucial in shaping this plan, and here's how your input will help:

  • Determine community priorities: We can identify what matters most to you and ensure the plan reflects these priorities.
  • Identify impacts and solutions: Sharing your experiences with how climate change impacts you and your surroundings will help us pinpoint specific local challenges and develop targeted actions to address them.
  • Support community-led action: We want to know how the County can best support community-driven initiatives. Your insights will help explore opportunities to provide resources and support.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have about the project.


Stay informed

Scroll down to see the news feed of information including opportunities to engage, a timeline of events, supporting information, and more.

Subscribe for updates and be the first to learn more about this project. Add your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

What climate change means for the County of Brant

Climate change poses significant challenges for the County of Brant, affecting both the natural environment and the community's quality of life.

Here in Brant, we see the effects of climate change in many ways: heavier and unpredictable rainfall, more extreme weather, droughts, heatwaves, and flooding. Rising temperatures can disrupt agriculture - greatly impacting our local farmers, damage infrastructure, and increase the risk of flooding. These changes threaten local ecosystems, water supplies, and biodiversity.

For the community, climate change can impact public health and safety, economic stability, our food supply and our overall well-being.

Benefits of climate action


Taking climate action can bring numerous benefits to the County of Brant and its residents.

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can improve air quality and public health.
  • Enhancing resilience and preparedness for extreme weather events can protect infrastructure and reduce recovery costs.
  • Promoting sustainable agriculture can ensure food security and support local farmers.
  • Protecting natural resources and biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem services that are vital for clean water, fertile soil, and recreational opportunities.

Overall, climate action can lead to a healthier, more sustainable, and prosperous community.

How the County is responding to climate change


Back in 2019, the County of Brant Council declared a climate emergency, joining many other municipalities across Canada in recognizing the urgent need to address climate change. Our goal? To become carbon net neutral by 2050. That means we want to balance out the carbon we emit with actions that remove carbon from the atmosphere.

For years, the County has been promoting smart, sustainable solutions. We’re investing in renewable energy, improving our trail systems and outdoor spaces, supporting tree planting, and more.

To build on these successes and prepare for the future, we’re creating our first-ever Climate Action Plan – a road map to help guide the County toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for everyone. The goal through this plan is to support climate action both at the corporate level and within our community with actions that are cost-effective and meet the needs and priorities of our diverse community.

How you can help

The new Climate Action Plan will address the challenges of climate change and guide us towards a sustainable future. Your feedback is crucial in shaping this plan, and here's how your input will help:

  • Determine community priorities: We can identify what matters most to you and ensure the plan reflects these priorities.
  • Identify impacts and solutions: Sharing your experiences with how climate change impacts you and your surroundings will help us pinpoint specific local challenges and develop targeted actions to address them.
  • Support community-led action: We want to know how the County can best support community-driven initiatives. Your insights will help explore opportunities to provide resources and support.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have about the project.


Stay informed

Scroll down to see the news feed of information including opportunities to engage, a timeline of events, supporting information, and more.

Subscribe for updates and be the first to learn more about this project. Add your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

Comments and questions

County of Brant Staff aim to maintain a respectful and constructive dialogue with the public through all forms of communication. We understand and appreciate that people will have differing opinions and concerns, and welcome all feedback, questions, and comments in a respectful and constructive manner.

Please leave your comment or ask your question below. We will do our best to respond within 3 business days. You may also find answers to some of your questions on our FAQs page.

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  • Share Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. on Facebook Share Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. on Twitter Share Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. on Linkedin Email Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. link

    Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling.

    Jacqueline asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for completing the survey and providing valuable feedback on priorities and potential solutions.

    The Climate Action Plan (CAP) will serve as a roadmap to guide the County towards a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. This plan will outline various actions to support climate change mitigation, adaptation, and environmental sustainability. We will explore solutions such as alternative fuel sources, support for pollinators, management of invasive species, and promotion of waste diversion.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy



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