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Climate Change - Yukon Government 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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Green and Sustainable Procurement (2011) Yukon Government is part of the Yukon Intergovernmental Committee on Environmental Sustainability (YICES), an organization committed to reducing the environmental impact of their operations. On October 25, 2011, the YICES group facilitated a workshop on Green and Sustainable Procurement. The slide decks from the presentations are available for viewing:
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Pan-Territorial Adaptation Strategy (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) 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) 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) 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 is a partnership among the Government of Canada, Yukon College and the Government of Yukon. It was established to share information and promote understanding of the challenges and issues around climate change. |
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Energy Solutions Center A service and program delivery agency for federal and Yukon government programs relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy. |
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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 |
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provides the status of the priority actions.
Contact The Climate Change Secretariat Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-205) Phone: 867-456-5544 Email: ClimateChange@gov.yk.ca |
