Climate Change Action Plan 2018-2023.

The Climate Change Action Plan 2018-2023 for Prince Edward Island provides a framework for both adapting to changing climate as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Plan is structured in five action areas and for each of them lists ongoing commitments and highlights future actions. 1) Adapting to Climate Change - to reduce Prince Edward Island’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, and to take advantage of new opportunities that contribute to a prosperous and resilient economy, the Plan identifies a series of actions aimed at improving the infrastructure industry, promote and enhance water resources conservation and foster ecosystems preservation. 2) Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - the Plan focuses on encouraging a more sustainable building industry and transportation system, promoting the use of carbon pricing and relying on government leadership through initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gasses emission. 3) Carbon Sequestration. 4) Education and Capacity Building. 5) Research and Knowledge Building.
The new GHG emission reduction target by 2030 will serve as a key indicator, measuring the success of efforts to reduce emissions. The Annual Reporting will ensure transparency. Further to that The Plan identifies initiatives that the general public can take on in order to achieve emission reduction target. Appendix 1 and 2 showcases the Climate Change Action Timeline and Climate change policy documents. Appendix 3 contains a table that provides estimated annual GHG emission reductions and removals that will be achieved in 2030 by this five-year Action Plan. Appendix 4 lists ongoing Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching Programs. .