Climate Action
Low Carbon Resilience Climate Action Plan
Building a Resilient, Low-Carbon Future for Gibsons
The Town of Gibsons is taking action to prepare for climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of our first Low Carbon Resilience Climate Action Plan.
In partnership with the Community Energy Association (CEA), the Plan will combine climate mitigation (reducing emissions) with climate adaptation (adjusting to changing conditions to build resilience to climate impacts) into a single, forward-looking framework.
Guided by Community Voices
To ensure the Plan reflects a range of perspectives and priorities, the process will be guided by a Low Carbon Resilience Advisory Team (LCRAT). This team includes:
- Local organizations
- Youth and seniors
- Climate experts
The LCRAT will provide feedback throughout the development of the Plan and contribute to building a shared understanding of opportunities, barriers, relationships, and authority, and to identify potential partnerships, collaborative initiatives, and next steps for implementation.
What Will the Plan Address?
The Plan will explore actions and opportunities to:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, buildings, and other sectors
- Increase preparedness and risk reduction for climate-related events
- Support the management and protection of natural assets
- Advance equitable, inclusive climate solutions
Public Engagement
Community input is a vital part of this process. A survey was open from May 15 until June 6, 2025, to help us understand community priorities and inform policy directions for climate mitigation and adaptation.
The survey is now closed.
Final recommendations will be presented to Council in late 2025.
