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Round 1 Engagement Report Posted

March 6, 2024

The public comments received at the two Cumberland Climate Action Plan engagement events in February have been collated and are now available at engagecomoxvalley.ca. Highlights include:

  • support for 2050 as the target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions
  • actions to reduce emissions from buildings, transportation, and waste
  • protection of the urban forest and the forest surrounding Cumberland to increase Co2 uptake
  • fire smart training for the community
  • land use that reduces car dependence, such as a large grocery store in the Village

View the Round 1 Engagement Report for more actions identified by the community.