By operationalizing climate change into processes, the Region will be poised to create better climate solutions and encourage behavioral change across the organization. The Region’s interpretation of a climate lens builds upon this definition by recognizing that inequalities exist in climate action. The inclusion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts and the incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge will elevate a deeper understanding of climate change across Regional staff, departments and divisions.
2. Climate Lens
A climate lens provides a pathway to integrate climate change considerations, impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities into all decisions, reports, policies, and initiatives.
- Explore a mechanism to quantify and qualify climate considerations in council reports.
- Explore a mechanism to quantify and qualify climate considerations in internal policies and reports.
- Ensure a method of measurement is in place for the integration of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the Corporate Climate Change Plan.
- Deepen relationships with First Nations and communities to ensure authentic Indigenous knowledge is embedded within climate change efforts.
The Region acknowledges that behavioral changes will advance climate work, and will work to support this evolution. The Region will ensure that it continues to create synergies between departments and divisions, elevating a deeper understanding of climate change. The Region will ensure that policies and initiatives consider the potential impacts of climate change.
The Region will strive to support its partners, sharing work, and supporting the application of a climate lens on a larger system that supports the common good.