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Nova Scotia

Participating Municipalities

Here’s the list of confirmed PCP-participating municipalities in Nova Scotia, organized by upper and lower-tier municipalities where applicable, with participation dates and climate action plan details:

Regional Municipalities

  1. Cape Breton Regional Municipality

    • Start Date: 2021

    • Climate Action Plan: Ongoing initiatives focusing on emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and local environmental stewardship.

  2. Halifax Regional Municipality

    • Start Date: 1997

    • Climate Action Plan: Comprehensive Climate Action Plan with specific targets for emissions reduction, green infrastructure, and sustainable transportation.

  3. West Hants Regional Municipality

    • Start Date: 2018

    • Climate Action Plan: Includes sustainable land use and local energy efficiency measures as part of PCP milestones.

Counties

  1. County of Antigonish

    • Climate Action Plan: Limited public details, likely in preliminary PCP phases.

  2. County of Pictou

    • Climate Action Plan: Emphasis on community-driven sustainability initiatives.

  3. Municipality of the County of Colchester

    • Climate Action Plan: Focuses on waste reduction, energy management, and emissions tracking.

  4. Municipality of the County of Cumberland

    • Climate Action Plan: Active engagement in energy efficiency and public awareness programs.

District Municipalities

  1. Municipality of the District of Chester

    • Start Date: 2019

    • Climate Action Plan: Prioritizes emissions reductions and public transportation improvements.

  2. Municipality of the District of Clare

    • Start Date: 2005

    • Climate Action Plan: Focus on green energy and conservation projects.

  3. Municipality of the District of Digby

    • Start Date: 2017

    • Climate Action Plan: Centered on sustainable land use and energy initiatives.

  4. Municipality of the District of Guysborough

    • Start Date: 2009

    • Climate Action Plan: Supports energy efficiency in municipal operations and community outreach on sustainability.

  5. Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

    • Climate Action Plan: Includes tree planting, waste management, and climate resilience planning.

  6. Municipality of Shelburne

    • Climate Action Plan: Efforts focus on localized pollution prevention and sustainable waste practices.

Towns

  1. Town of Amherst

    • Climate Action Plan: Active participation in emissions reduction and sustainability education.

  2. Town of Annapolis Royal

    • Start Date: 2003

    • Climate Action Plan: Focus on renewable energy projects and community resilience.

  3. Town of Antigonish

    • Start Date: 2020

    • Climate Action Plan: Emphasis on energy audits and community-level sustainability.

  4. Town of Bridgewater

    • Climate Action Plan: Recognized for its innovative energy sustainability program.

  5. Town of Kentville

    • Start Date: 2021

    • Climate Action Plan: Includes urban forestry and greenhouse gas reduction measures.

  6. Town of Lockeport

    • Climate Action Plan: Focus on waste management and coastal protection.

  7. Town of Mahone Bay

    • Start Date: 2019

    • Climate Action Plan: Prioritizes renewable energy adoption and climate adaptation strategies.

  8. Town of Mulgrave

    • Start Date: 2002

    • Climate Action Plan: Engages in local environmental stewardship and energy conservation.

  9. Town of New Glasgow

    • Start Date: 1998

    • Climate Action Plan: Comprehensive plan focusing on urban sustainability and energy.

  10. Town of Pictou

  • Start Date: 2005

  • Climate Action Plan: Emphasis on community-led sustainability initiatives.

11. Town of Shelburne

  • Climate Action Plan: Sustainable waste reduction and environmental stewardship focus.

12. Town of Truro

  • Start Date: 2021

  • Climate Action Plan: Focuses on sustainable transit and urban greenery.

13. Town of Wolfville

  • Start Date: 2006

  • Climate Action Plan: Focused on urban forestry, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction.