Ecology OttawaCategory: Climate Change
Six 2020 New Year's resolutions
2019 was an incredible year. Together, we changed the local climate conversation, engaged thousands in work to protect trees and green up neighbourhoods, and worked to make our city a safer place for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. As we head into 2020, we drew up a list of New Year’s resolutions that will shape our work over the coming months.
Read MoreThe People’s Official Plan and responding to the climate emergency
On Thursday, August 22, we joined with other members of the People’s Official Plan coalition to respond to the city’s new Official Plan strategy document, entitled ‘5 Big Moves.’ The new documents lay out policy directions across five areas:
Read MoreHold the Line: A campaign to stop urban sprawl
As part of the creation of a new Official Plan, Ottawa City Council is debating whether to expand Ottawa’s urban boundary.
Read MoreRenewable City Campaign Meeting
We invite you to come out and have your say in what Ecology Ottawa’s Renewable City campaign looks like over the next few months.
Read MoreExplainer: Is climate change the cause of the 2019 Ottawa River flooding?
Lots of people struggle with the idea that our current flooding may be caused by climate change.
Read MoreExplainer: What Does the Climate Emergency Resolution Mean for Ottawa?
We dig into the weeds.
Read MoreCall your Councillor to Support the Climate Emergency Declaration
On April 16, the Environment Committee voted 6-2 to declare a Climate Emergency and propose bold actions to safeguard Ottawa’s neighbourhoods and ecosystems. This motion will now go to City Council on April 24. Help us build support for this…
Read MoreCall your Councillor to Support the Climate Emergency Declaration
On April 16, councillor Shawn Menard will table a motion to the Environment Committee declaring a Climate Emergency and proposing bold actions to safeguard Ottawa’s neighbourhoods and ecosystems. Help us build support for this motion by contacting your councillor and…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Ottawa, this is a climate emergency
UPDATE: The motion passed the Environment Committee 6-2, and will go to City Council on Wednesday, April 24. We still need your help building support for this motion. Please call your councillor and the Mayor today! The United Nations has…
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