Wetlands are protected by provincial legislation and provide important benefits for people as well as fish and wildlife. A 15 meter no-development buffer zone applies to all wetlands in PEI. These buffer zones are essential for protecting the wetlands and their adjacent upland...
Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to take climate action and find solutions to help Canadians save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs, and support healthy communities. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay—on behalf of the...
The Climate Challenge Fund program has provided support for projects by organizations from across the province, including First Nations, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and academic research institutions. Funded projects are working to reduce and remove...
The Province commissioned the Canadian Center for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) at University of PEI to publish the PEI State of the Coast Report (2023).
Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete road map for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Islanders.
Last Fall, Government announced the most ambitious climate target in the country; to be Net Zero by 2040. Today, Government released its plan on how to help guide industry, business and all Islanders to get there. The plan, 2040 Net Zero Framework, “Accelerating our transition to...
The Government of Prince Edward Island 10-year energy strategy to reduce energy use, establish cleaner and locally produced energy sources and moderate future energy price increases.