As stipulated in the Net-zero Carbon Act, the Minister shall prepare a report on climate change risks and progress made toward targets, beginning with a report for 2021 and continuing with a report for each subsequent year. This is the report for the 2022-2023 fisca
PEI is affected by coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Because of our changing climate, inland flooding is also a risk in certain areas across the province. Erosion and flooding are hazards that impact everyone in PEI, in particular, residents and property owners in shoreline...
Solar panels and heat pumps are now fueling the community rink in Tyne Valley. Supported by $345,147 from the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) fund, the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre in Tyne Valley has a 99 KW solar system which will help reduce...
Islanders are invited to provide input on forestry priorities at upcoming public meetings across the province. Towards A New Forest Policy, a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission, outlines 13 key issues related to our forests and the forestry sector...
The PEI Government has recently conducted a Seafood Sector Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment.
The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways. A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is currently underway. “We are looking at a made...
International experts and leaders will gather in Prince Edward Island to discuss sustainable development. Prince Edward Island will host the 2024 Global Sustainable Islands Summit May 22-23, 2024 at Crowbush. “We have big goals to reach net zero emissions in our province by 2040...
Knowing more about the forest sector in PEI will help government shape policies and programs that support the Island forests. Forests, Fish and Wildlife staff will be meeting with local forestry companies to collect information on the impact of the sector throughout the province...
After having continued success in small appliance expansion, the Government of Prince Edward Island will be adding more electronics to its recycling program. Effective October 1, 2024, electronics used in sports or physical fitness and small wearable electronic devices will be...
The provincial bike rebate, which offers up to $100 off specific models, has Islanders purchasing new wheels and exploring the great outdoors. An instant rebate is offered at the cash register to PEI residents purchasing a bicycle from a participating retailer. New and non...