Climate and Environment Dashboard Our focus areas
Calgary is taking action to protect the environment and address climate change
Our focus areas
How we’re taking action
We’ve identified focus areas that represent the key climate and environmental actions planned and underway across the city. These focus areas group related initiatives and highlight the work being done to reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements and improve operational efficiency across sectors like water management, building design, energy, transportation and natural infrastructure.
Calgary is delivering results and making sustainability part of everyday life by building on proven programs and taking innovative, practical approaches.
Explore the focus areas with metrics currently reported on this dashboard. Additional focus areas will appear as more metrics are added.
Making homes and buildings more resilient to extreme weather and more energy-efficient through better insulation, smart design and low-carbon materials, improves health and comfort, saves money for Calgarians and reduces emissions.
Strong leadership and clear plans keep us on track. We're advancing The City's long-term strategies, monitoring and adapting where needed, and transparently reporting our progress.
Switching to green and low-carbon energy is key for Calgary’s future. We’re working to grow renewable energy sources and build systems that reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
The way Calgarians move around our city can create a lot of greenhouse gas emissions. Calgary is providing transportation options by improving public transit, adding bike lanes and supporting electric vehicles.
Healthy ecosystems protect us from floods, clean our air, and give us places to enjoy nature. We’re working to protect and connect Calgary’s green spaces and wildlife.
Climate risks impact people and climate action is about people. We want everyone to have access to information, education, and resources to stay healthy and take part in building a sustainable city.
Reducing waste and using resources wisely helps protect our environment and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Calgary is promoting recycling, composting, and a circular economy where materials are reused instead of thrown away.
Water is essential for life. We’re protecting Calgary’s rivers and water supply while reducing the risk of floods and drought to keep our city safe and strong.
Focusing on what matters most
Focus areas identify where action can have the greatest impact, helping us use resources wisely and accelerate progress. They reflect what matters most to our residents, informed by research, guided by Council priorities and aligned with community-supported plans. By prioritizing initiatives that deliver multiple benefits, we're working to create momentum for change on the things Calgarians care about most, with impacts that are effective, lasting and measurable.
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Delivering measurable results
Our climate and environmental work focuses on tangible results, guided by data and public engagement, to keep our actions transparent and accountable. The actions we’re taking deliver measurable outcomes that help make Calgary a vibrant, greener city, that’s prepared for tomorrow and designed to enrich life today.