Climate Action Plan
The Town of Georgina’s first-ever Climate Action Plan, approved by Council on June 4, 2025, outlines the risks caused by climate change and the priority actions for the corporation and broader community from 2026-2030. These actions will help Georgina adapt to current and future risks of climate change, protect Lake Simcoe, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to slow future climate change.
If you have questions or want to get involved, email climateaction@georgina.ca.
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Protect vulnerable people and promote safe summer recreation during extreme heat
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Reduce Lake Simcoe nutrient loading for continued use and enjoyment
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Protect vulnerable people and adapt winter recreation to warmer and rainier winters
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Ensure infrastructure and lands can handle more intense one-day storms
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Reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from buildings
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Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from transportation
Documents
Council Reports and Briefing Notes
- Climate Action Plan presentation to Mayor and Council – June 4, 2025 – report; presentation
- Climate Change Action Plan Status Update to Mayor and Council – Nov. 20, 2024 – report; presentation
- Climate Change Action Plan Priority Risks and Opportunities to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee – Oct. 22, 2024 - presentation
- Climate Change Action Plan Risks and Vulnerabilities to Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee – June 25, 2024 – briefing note; presentation
- Climate Change Action Plan Risks and Vulnerabilities to Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee – June 24, 2024 - presentation
- Climate Change Action Plan Threats and Opportunities to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee – June 11, 2024 – briefing note; presentation
- Project introduction to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee on May 7, 2024 - briefing note; presentation
Media Releases
June 6, 2025 - Town introduces first Climate Action Plan
Frequently asked questions
How does climate change impact Georgina?
The Town conducted a climate vulnerability assessment and found that by 2050, the top climate risks in Georgina will be:
- Extreme heat (more days above 30 degrees Celsius)
- Lake Simcoe nutrient loads (increased phosphorus and salt levels)
- Warmer, rainier winters (more precipitation will fall as rain)
- Extreme one-day storms (increased volume of rain during one-day storms)
More details on the climate hazards and vulnerabilities can be found in the Climate Action Plan.
If you have questions or want to get involved, email climateaction@georgina.ca.