Sustainability, Conservation and Climate

Peterborough County is committed to protecting our shared future. As climate change affects our communities, economy, and daily lives, the County is taking action today to support a more sustainable and resilient tomorrow. 

Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan: 2026-2050

The Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan Update was adopted by County Council on April 22, 2026. This is a long-term strategy and a five-year action plan to reduce climate risks and build resilience. 

Resilience is how well we cope with change. Climate resiliency is how we cope with a changing climate, including extreme weather and shifting temperatures, rain, and snow. 

Complementary strategies are required to respond to climate change and build resilience. 

Mitigation actions aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which will slow the amount of warming the Earth will experience. 

Adaptation includes actions that support the community experience of climate change impacts in the present and future. Both strategies work together to protect people from the harm of a changing climate. 

Over the next five years, the County will work toward achieving the initiatives set out in the plan update. Our work plan over the next five years supports: 

• Reducing corporate GHG emissions by 40-45% from 2018 levels to meet the Federal 2030 targets
• Doing our part to reduce GHG emissions
• Improved sustainability and resilience across the County
• A completed Climate Adaptation Plan

Read our plan summary here:

Read the full Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan Update (2026)

Take Action at Home

Attention Homeowners: Funding Available!

Explore energy savings through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Programme

Find an Energy Advisor

Looking to get started with energy-efficiency retrofits? Find service organizations for existing homes - Natural Resources Canada

Take Action in your Community

Participate in Active Transportation

Find active transportation events and activities here: Active Transportation Master Plan

Adopt A Road

Help keep our community clean through the Adopt-a-Road program. Learn more and find out how to apply

Support Conservation

Peterborough County works with local conservation groups like the Turtle Guardians. 

Report Invasive Species

Check out the new noxious weeds dashboard or report an issue here: Weed Inspection