Ottawa – While the window to minimize the worst impacts of climate change is rapidly closing, we still have a chance to protect our planet and our economy for current and future generations. The science is clear, the stakes are high, and the time to act is now. As part of this effort, Canada has established its 2035 greenhouse gas …
Canada reaffirms commitment to global climate action
Baku – Minister Guilbeault shared a statement as Canada wraps up its participation at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). “Canada came to COP29 with a purpose: to demonstrate that multilateralism matters—both to respond to the climate crisis, and to support ambitious and inclusive international climate action. Throughout the two weeks of COP29, our Canadian delegation worked in …
Canada decarbonizing global cement and concrete sector
Ottawa – The cement and concrete industry is a major economic driver and a cornerstone of the global economy, but it also produces significant greenhouse gas emissions. While global action to deploy the technologies needed to fight climate change has increased, greater international cooperation is needed to get the world on track to meet climate goals. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of …
Minister Guilbeault leads delegation to UN COP28 Conference
Gatineau – Canada is successfully bending the curve on the emissions that fuel climate change through a comprehensive, economy-wide set of solutions that include pollution pricing, historic investments in clean industry, clean electricity, less polluting transportation, cutting methane emissions, and reducing plastic waste, all bolstered by better nature protections and the first National Adaptation Strategy for dealing with the impacts …
Canada, Germany confirm contributors on track to meet $100b climate finance goal
Gatineau – Canada continues to play a leadership role on the world stage, driving ambitious action with international partners to fight climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, co-hosted a meeting with Jennifer Morgan, German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, and a group of contributors to take stock of …