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Official description

Engage communities, especially equity-seeking groups and vulnerable individuals, in the development and implementation of climate change-related policies and programs
(Full action name in the CCAS)

Description

Climate impacts are inherently unjust, disproportionately affecting those who have contributed the least to the problem—such as low-income individuals—while limiting their capacity to adapt. Climate equity aims to ensure a fair distribution of climate action benefits and to alleviate the unequal burdens caused by climate change. The CCAS seeks to integrate equity considerations by addressing diverse needs, fostering thoughtful engagement, and prioritizing solutions that support equity-seeking groups and vulnerable individuals.

As part of this commitment, the City will undertake equity-informed engagement to provide equity-seeking groups and vulnerable individuals with meaningful opportunities to shape the development of climate-related policies and programs. This approach will help ensure that climate actions are inclusive, effective, and reflective of the diverse voices within the community.

Tasks

What's left to do?

  • Todo4/2025

    Develop best practice guide for equity-informed climate engagement

  • Todo5/2025

    Share findings with professional networks

  • Todo5/2025

    Integrate findings into Sustainability Communications Strategy

What are we doing?

  • Todo3/2025

    Undertake a review of best practice examples for equity-informed engagement on low-carbon resilience and electrification initiatives

Summary and contacts

Timeline

10/2024 → 5/2025

Contact persons

  • Craig Busch
    Climate Action Planner
    City of Surrey
Information updated 12/16/2024