The Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan was presented to the Executive Committee of City Council in November 2018. It was developed to help us respond to the impacts of climate change and protect the community, infrastructure and services. Working with the advice of Edmontonians the strategy will suggest actions to make Edmonton more resilient to the effects of climate change.

The Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Strategy is currently being reviewed as required every five years under the City Charter Regulations. For full details on the renewal process please visit Community Energy Transition.

Pathways

Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan is a journey that involves five interconnected paths. The paths connect science-based decision-making with the primary climate change impacts identified during our research. Each path is an important part of Edmonton’s journey to climate resilience.

Science and Evidence Based Decisions

Goal 1: The City of Edmonton uses formal climate science and evidence-based policy and decision-making processes.

Goal 2: Edmonton is planned, designed, developed and built to be climate resilient today and for future Edmontonians.

Goal 3: Edmonton’s communities, businesses and institutions are aware, connected,  and prepared for climate change.

Preparing for Changing Temperatures

Goal 4: Edmonton’s communities and urban environment are resilient to changing temperatures.

Goal 5: Edmonton is proactive in drought management to minimize social, economic and environmental impacts.

Preparing for Changing Precipitation

Goal 6: Edmonton’s water supply is secure and safe for current and future Edmontonians.

Goal 7: Edmonton is a flood resilient community.

Preparing for Changing Weather Extremes

Goal 8: Edmontonians with regional partners are informed, prepared for, can respond to and recover from increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

Goal 9: Edmonton has resilient energy systems.

Preparing for Changing Ecosystems

Goal 10: Edmonton’s natural ecosystems continue to provide essential ecosystem goods and services such as clean air, clean water, and biodiversity.

Goal 11: Edmonton’s food systems are resilient, reliable and secure.

Environment and Climate Resilience

Learn more about climate change, energy transition, climate adaptation and strategies. Get tips on how to take action.

Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee

Learn about those helping to put into action the Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton.

C627 Climate Resilience Policy

A policy to provide clear and consistent governance and accountability for achieving a climate resilient community.
Understanding Edmonton’s Changing Climate 2025: Observed Climate Trend

A clear, science-based account of how Edmonton’s climate is shifting, why it matters and key trends.

Contact Us

Environment and Climate Resilience

If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Email  changeforclimate@edmonton.ca

Phone  311