Legislation Sets Ambitious New Environmental Goals – Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Government knows we need to do more. That is why Environment Minister
Gordon Wilson tabled legislation today, Oct. 23, that sets ambitious
new goals to fight climate change and grow the green economy.
Gordon Wilson tabled legislation today, Oct. 23, that sets ambitious
new goals to fight climate change and grow the green economy.
The Sustainable Development Goals Act will:
- reduce Nova Scotia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 53 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030
- move Nova Scotia to a net zero carbon footprint by 2050
- create a Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund to support community projects that fight climate change and grow the economy
- ensure a new climate change strategy is in place by the end of
2020 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expand Nova Scotia’s green
economy and create jobs