Edmonton Seeks Green Ideas
May 20, 2010
City begins long-range environmental plan
What does environmental sustainability mean for Edmontonians and how will we address our environmental challenges? The City of Edmonton needs to know as it develops a long-term environmental plan: The Way We Green.
“The Way We Green will explore our environmental challenges and possible solutions relative to water supply, water quality, air quality, fossil fuels, food security, climate change and biodiversity,” said Councillor Don Iveson, who is lead on environmental issues for special Council initiatives. “This is probably the most important conversation we will ever have as a community.”
To kick off discussion, the City has compiled a set of papers called The Edmonton Sustainability Papers, written by dozens of local, national and international experts. Subjects include food security; alternative energy options; best sustainability practices from around the world; peak oil; and climate change effects on Edmonton.
The Way We Green website is central to the information and consultation project. Edmontonians are invited to share their ideas and points of view online. They can also comment on the ideas contained in videos and discussion papers. All the opinions gathered will help to shape The Way We Green.
During 2010, the City will work with community groups, environmental experts, industry representatives, academic researchers, and regular Edmontonians to build a plan that will make Edmonton a national leader in environmental preservation. More importantly, the plan will define what environmental sustainability means for Edmonton and how we can work toward achieving this goal.
A series of stakeholder workshops will investigate Edmonton’s environmental challenges, opportunities and policy ideas. Over the year, public meetings and open houses will also invite input on environmental issues and different components of the plan as it develops.
In early 2011, The Way We Green will be presented to City Council for approval of a strategic plan that offers potential solutions for dealing with areas where Edmonton is most at risk and areas where our community has significant opportunities for leadership.
For more information:
Mary-Ann Thurber
City of EdmontonEnvironment Office
| Title | Communications Officer |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-442-1698 |
| maryann.thurber@edmonton.ca |
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