2024 Civic Engagement on the Climate Crisis - Highlights & Takeaways
Climate Action Richmond Hill presented on the climate crisis and solutions to Councillor Karen Cilevitz’s Civic Engagement Committee.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
1/6/20261 min read
What the community learned and experienced
The most recent research on how the climate crisis affects people and the whole planet
Civic engagement is key to achieving a low-carbon society
The presentation can be downloaded here
Key takeaways
Path to a low-carbon Richmond Hill priorities include heat pumps and deep retrofits, rooftop solar, electric vehicles adoption, more walking/transit/cycling, and better organic-waste diversion
Having a climate plan, like the one in Richmond Hill, can unlock residents’ and businesses’ investment, innovation, and action—while reducing youth climate anxiety by building hope through participation
Supportive policy, continual education and public participation can bring about behavioural and socio-cultural changes needed to reduce greenhouse gases emissions drastically right here in Richmond Hill
Community Gratitude
Our heartfelt thanks to Councillor Cilevitz and her Civic Engagement Committee for hosting us and connecting us with community members who have a passion for building a stronger and more sustainable Richmond Hill.
Looking Ahead
We help community members understand the City’s Climate Plan—how they can be a part of it and how they can benefit from it. We achieve this by launching a communications campaigns with the Mayor and Councillors, and by doing public outreach at city-wide events. We also worked with the City to improve the Climate Plan website. And each of us is making changes in our own lives and influencing our own networks. Volunteer with us if you want to be part of this growing wave for positive change!
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Climate Action Richmond Hill presented a well-researched talk on the climate crisis to Councillor Karen Cilevitz’s Civic Engagement Committee, connecting global and local impacts and how Richmond Hill can help achieve the City’s net-zero 2050 Climate Plan. Please share the presentation to help expand its impact across Richmond Hill.
