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Round 1 Engagement Report Posted

6 March 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.