Learn more about climate action

Learn what local government, businesses, and community organizations are doing to address climate change, and learn how you can contribute through actions at home and work. Below are links to more information to help you make informed choices and to follow climate change action within the Durham Region.

Resources for Durham Residents

Take Action

Durham Greener Homes:  http://www.durhamgreenerhomes.ca/

Smart Mobility Durham: https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/transportation.aspx

Durham TREES: https://www.durhamtrees.org/

LEAF program: https://www.yourleaf.org/

Policy Documents

Envision Durham (Regional Official Plan update)

Durham Corporate Climate Action Plan

Durham Community Energy Plan & Low carbon pathway

Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan

Durham Climate Roundtable Leadership Committee Climate Action

Region of Durham 
About, Climate initiatives 

Town of Ajax 
About, Climate initiatives 

Township of Brock 
About, Climate initiatives 

Municipality of Clarington
About, Climate initiatives 

City of Oshawa
About, Cliimate initiatives 

City of Pickering
About, Climate initiatives 

Township of Scugog 
About, Climate initiatives

Township of Uxbridge
About, Climate initiatives 

Town of Whitby 
About, Climate initiatives 

Community Organizations and Businesses 

Durham Alliance (Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce) 
About, Climate initiatives 

Durham College 
About, Climate initiatives 

Durham Community Foundation 
About, Climate initiatives

Durham District School Board 
About, Climate initiatives 

Elexicon Energy 
About, Climate initiatives 

General Motors 
About, Climate initiatives 

Ontario Power Generation 
About, Climate initiatives 

Ontario Tech University 
About, Climate initiatives

Oshawa Power 
About, Climate initiatives

St. Mary’s Cement 
About, Climate initiatives