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Postponed

This action is on-hold pending further direction from senior management.

Official description

Leverage data to develop climate equity mapping tools, consistent with strategic corporate equity policy
(Full action name in the CCAS)

Description

Climate change disproportionately affects those who have contributed the least to its causes and who face the greatest challenges in adapting. Climate equity is a guiding principle of the CCAS, aiming to ensure the fair distribution of climate action benefits while alleviating the disproportionate burdens imposed by climate change. A climate equity approach recognizes the importance of providing tailored support to address individual needs and overcome barriers stemming from bias or systemic inequities.

To operationalize this principle, the City proposes developing an equity index and GIS mapping tool with a focus on climate-related risks and actions. This tool will integrate available datasets and best-practice methodologies to create an index that provides an overall indication of relative equity across the community.

City staff will use this tool to embed climate equity considerations into decision-making processes for climate adaptation, infrastructure development, emergency response, and land-use planning. By doing so, the City can ensure that its actions not only address climate risks but also support those most affected in a fair and effective way.

Tasks

What's left to do?

  • Todo8/2025

    Convene a staff working group to refine project scope, including preferred methodology and indicators

  • Todo12/2025

    Develop tool with support from GIS team

  • Todo1/2026

    Soft launch tool with working group members and select City staff

  • Todo2/2026

    Develop supporting documentation about the intended uses, limitations and uncertainties of tool

  • Todo3/2026

    Finalize tool and upload to City GIS

What has been done?

  • Done31.08.2023

    Research best practices from North American municipalities

Summary and contacts

Timeline

2023 → 2026

Is this a Quick-Start Action?

Contact persons

  • Craig Busch
    Climate Action Planner
    City of Surrey
  • Jao Dantes
    Social Planner
    City of Surrey
Information updated 13.06.2025