Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan: Implementation

The District of Sooke’s Climate Action Plan brings you closer to home where you can enjoy more time with family and friends, share in a thriving local economy, and appreciate our natural environment and abundant wildlife.

By re-thinking how we move, what kind of buildings we live and work in, where our energy comes from and how we interact with each other and in our community, we can become richer than we ever thought possible.

Sooke is striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050.

By inherently applying consideration for the environment, we will enhance the quality of life in Sooke – for generations to come. It will take all of us, working together, to reach this target.

See what the district is doing and how you can get involved as we synchronize our efforts toward Sooke 2030. Follow the implementation of the Sooke: 2030 Climate Action Plan on this page.

Video: We invited residents to draw the future they desire for Sooke. This drawing is a community collaboration and the story is one of change to enhance the quality of life in Sooke. Together, our story is captured here:

Sooke is striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050.

By inherently applying consideration for the environment, we will enhance the quality of life in Sooke – for generations to come. It will take all of us, working together, to reach this target.

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Mayor's Inaugural Address Recognizes Environment and Climate Action

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On November 7, 2022, Mayor Maja Tait delivered her inaugural address for the 2022-2026 term of office.
In the room, she noted two empty chairs representing the unborn and the environment. Mayor Tait shared:
"You see here, in Chambers, we have two empty chairs.
"These have been placed here deliberately to symbolize those with no voices – the environment (the natural places that are home to the finned, feathered, four-legged and furry).
"The other is for our unborn children – the future generations.
"Let’s always be mindful in our decisions of whom is in Chambers with us and whom cannot be here and how our decision impact all of them together.
Mayor Tait also shared, "The Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan provides a host of solutions to meet our emission reduction targets while exploring ideas to save residents time and money."

On November 7, 2022, Mayor Maja Tait delivered her inaugural address for the 2022-2026 term of office.
In the room, she noted two empty chairs representing the unborn and the environment. Mayor Tait shared:
"You see here, in Chambers, we have two empty chairs.
"These have been placed here deliberately to symbolize those with no voices – the environment (the natural places that are home to the finned, feathered, four-legged and furry).
"The other is for our unborn children – the future generations.
"Let’s always be mindful in our decisions of whom is in Chambers with us and whom cannot be here and how our decision impact all of them together.
Mayor Tait also shared, "The Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan provides a host of solutions to meet our emission reduction targets while exploring ideas to save residents time and money."
Introducing Our Community Story

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We invited residents to draw the future they desire for Sooke.
This drawing is a community collaboration through feedback received at local markets, businesses, parks and gas stations. The story is one of change to enhance the quality of life in Sooke. WATCH this video to the drawing come to life as we introduce the Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan.
We're working to reduce climate emissions by 50% by 2030 and it will take all of us working together to reach this target.

We invited residents to draw the future they desire for Sooke.
This drawing is a community collaboration through feedback received at local markets, businesses, parks and gas stations. The story is one of change to enhance the quality of life in Sooke. WATCH this video to the drawing come to life as we introduce the Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan.
We're working to reduce climate emissions by 50% by 2030 and it will take all of us working together to reach this target.
Council Adopts Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan in Principle

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At the July 25, 2022 Regular Council Meeting, the District of Sooke Council resolved:

THAT Council receive the draft Sooke 2030: Climate Action Plan for endorsement, in principle

THAT Council refer the implementation of the Climate Action Plan to staff for presentation to the new Council during orientation for their consideration.
At the July 25, 2022 Regular Council Meeting, the District of Sooke Council resolved:

THAT Council receive the draft Sooke 2030: Climate Action Plan for endorsement, in principle

THAT Council refer the implementation of the Climate Action Plan to staff for presentation to the new Council during orientation for their consideration.