ENVIRONMENT YUKON






Climate Change Resources and Initiatives

The Government of Yukon already has many actions underway which help us adapt to climate change impacts or reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Ultimately it will be the collective action of Yukoners that determines whether or not we will successfully adapt to climate change in the North.

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Climate Change Action Plan Progress Report pdf document icon1.4 MB (2012)

This report details progress made on the Yukon government’s 33 priority climate change actions and on actions that have developed over the last three years.

 

State of the Environment Report 2012

State of the Environment Reports

The State of the Environment Report provides information on climate change, air, water, land, and fish and wildlife and uses indicators to track and interpret change.

 

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Pan-Territorial Adaptation Strategy external website 2011
Communicates the adaptation priorities of the three Territories to the general public and to national and international partners. It will guide actions and approaches to adaptation in Yukon and across the North.


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Climate Change Strategy (2006) this is a pdf file3.2 MB

Sets out the government's role and key goals for its response to climate change.

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A Snapshot: Yukon Government Actions on Climate Change during 2006 & 2007 (2008) icon image - this is a pdf file329 KB

A summary of all Yukon government actions in response to climate change during the period 2006 to 2007.

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The Climate Change Action Plan (2009)

English icon image - this is a pdf file2.2 MB  French icon image - this is a pdf file1.8 MB


Sets out how the Yukon government gives practical effect to the Climate Change Strategy. It shows how actions already underway as well as new or enhanced actions will help advance government priorities.

 

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The Northern Climate ExChange external website

The Northern Climate ExChange provides a credible independent source of information, develops shared understanding and promotes action on climate change in northern Canada.


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Energy Solutions Center

The Energy Solutions Centre programs promote an increase in energy efficiency in Yukon homes and businesses and an increased understanding, use and development of Yukon's renewable energy resources.

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Yukon Housing Corporation

The Government of Yukon’s leader in providing information on healthy, energy efficient designs and products for houses.

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The Energy Strategy for Yukon

Details a long-term vision for the responsible development of energy resources for the benefit of Yukon's people, businesses and the environment.

The Energy Strategy, December 2010 Progress Report pdf document icon provides the status of the priority actions. 

 

 

Contact The Climate Change Secretariat

Environment Yukon

Government of Yukon

Box 2703 (V-205)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: 867-456-5544
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 5544
Fax: 867-456-5543

Email: ClimateChange@gov.yk.ca

 

 

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