Climate Change & Adaptation Plan

On this page:

• Climate action
• Adaptation
• Resources

Climate change

The Huntsville Town Council declared a climate emergency on June 28, 2021, and has been working with the District of Muskoka and Area Municipalities to meet the Federal emission targets of at least 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

A declaration of Climate Emergency is a resolution passed by a governing body such as a Town Council. It puts the local government on record in support of emergency action to respond to climate change and recognizes the pace and scale of action needed.

More than 2,000 jurisdictions and local governments around the world representing more than one billion citizens have made Climate Emergency Declarations, including most major cities in Canada and the Government of Canada.

Adaptation

Climate change is a risk multiplier. From flooding to heat waves, winter storms to drought and wildfires, it poses increased risks to communities.

In 2023, Council adopted the Regional Climate Change and Adaptation Plan (ReCAP), which contains 30 recommendations that form the framework to help build resiliency to climatic changes, such as extreme weather and floods.