Calgary Climate Strategy – Pathways to 2050
Our strategy
The Climate Strategy, approved by Council on July 5, 2022, guides Calgary toward two main goals. These are progressing towards net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and becoming a more climate-resilient city.
What do we mean by net-zero emissions?
Net-zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible. This includes:
- upgrading homes
- switching to zero emissions vehicles
- removing emissions through planting trees or other forms of carbon capture
What does it mean to be climate-resilient?
A climate-resilient city is one that is prepared to withstand and recover from climate-related events like hailstorms and extreme heat. It is a city that can adapt to long-term climate changes like an increase in the average temperature.
The framework
Calgarians are already improving their homes with better windows, efficient furnaces, and insulation. Many are also choosing electric and low-emission vehicles. These choices help our city move towards net-zero emissions.
We are preparing to lessen climate change’s negative effects on people, buildings, infrastructure, and nature. We’re also planning ahead to handle climate-related disruptions to City services and infrastructure. This helps ensure we can continue to provide essential services to Calgarians.
We’re working with Calgary’s building and development industries to create solutions for climate change that also reduce technology costs and provide better services for Calgarians. As funding grows and technology becomes more affordable, more people will be able to reduce their energy use and GHG emissions while making their homes and property more climate resilient.
Showing funders we have a plan
We’re preparing Calgary for future economic changes by involving both the public and private sectors.
The Calgary Climate Strategy helps us attract funding from other orders of government and the private sector. It shows Calgary is ready to lead in climate action. We are a great place for businesses to invest and participate in the low-carbon economy.
Next steps
Research and modeling
The following research and modeling documents informed the Calgary Climate Strategy – Pathways to 2050.
Current initiatives
Learn about City projects, programs and services that help to reduce climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the city and Calgarians for climate change hazards.ds.
People
Buildings and homes
City planning and development
Waste and recycling
Nature and ecology
Climate Strategy engagement
Calgarians were invited to provide their perspectives on climate change impacts and actions. Learn more at Calgary.ca/ClimateUpdate.
City climate program
Read more about The City's Climate Program.