In alignment with the requirements of the City of Edmonton Charter, and in an effort to ensure Edmonton’s climate action plans are effective and responsive to shifting local priorities and impacts, we are undergoing a review of the 2 climate strategies and are updating actions. The 2 climate strategies will not be updated at this time, as the targets and goals that are laid out in the strategies remain in alignment with best practice and are on par with the ambitions of other comparable municipalities.
The Climate Action Update project was started in late 2024. We currently anticipate that updated actions will be brought forward to City Council for approval in 2026.
Phase 1 Targeted Engagement
Throughout the summer, we are engaging with a range of external groups, including Indigenous communities, climate-focused organizations, post-secondary institutions, industry, utilities, select City Committees, and communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. The goal of this engagement is to:
- Share information on the current status of existing climate actions
- Validate project direction and approach
- Identify near-term roles and responsibilities between the City and partners
- Understand lived experiences of individuals and organizations related to climate change
Phase 2 Public and Targeted Engagement
This phase of engagement is expected to occur in early 2026, once the draft updated actions are released to the public.
Once all input from phase 1 targeted engagement activities has been considered, we plan to release a draft of updated actions to the public for review.