Environmental Plans & Strategies
Hamilton's Climate Action Strategy
Make a Change for the Climate
Climate change is a whole-of-society concern. Whether you are an individual, working in your community, or a business, there are climate actions you can take.
Office of Climate Change Initiatives (OCCI)
Established in November 2022 to oversee the implementation of Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy.
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Community Climate Change Advisory Committee (CACC)
A diverse group of Hamiltonians who will play an essential role in advising on and supporting the implementation of Hamilton's Climate Action Strategy.
Here’s What’s New!
Learn more about how we are taking immediate action to reduce GHG emissions & prepare for a changing climate.
Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy
We are in a climate emergency. The City of Hamilton is taking urgent steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions and help residents prepare for climate impacts. Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy outlines how the City and community will reach net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 in an equitable way. Learn about how we’re moving toward a net‑zero future— and what we can all do to help build a more resilient Hamilton.
Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy consists of two plans:
Community Energy & Emissions Plan
The Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) addresses climate mitigation, that is, the reduction of greenhouse gases (the cause of climate change).
Climate Change Impact Adaptation Plan
The Climate Change Impact Adaptation Plan (CCIAP) addresses climate adaptation, that is, decreasing impacts and preparing for unavoidable impacts of a changing climate.
Climate Action Progress
The City is committed to reporting and transparency. Find out about our progress against net zero targets and resilience. The Office of Climate Change Initiatives (OCCI) tracks and monitors the implementation of Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy (HCAS) and is developing tools and programs to further its goals and objectives.
Office of Climate Change Initiatives
The Office of Climate Change Initiatives (OCCI) leads and tracks the implementation of Hamilton’s Climate Action Strategy across City departments and the community. Established in 2022, OCCI also delivers its own programs and initiatives.
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