Waste reduction and diversion initiatives continue to make a positive impact in the Northwest Territories, and resident participation is key to this success. Progress on these initiatives is outlined in the Waste Reduction and Recovery Program Annual Report for 2022-2023 released today.
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Mr. Speaker, there has been a lot of discussion in this House, and across the Northwest Territories, about the 2023 wildfire season.
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Have your say on managing the environment for the future by completing a survey on the regulatory systems and environmental protection measures in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
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The North is experiencing climate warming faster than anywhere in Canada, and residents, businesses and governments across the Northwest Territories (NWT) are answering this call to action.
Climate change is impacting and altering landscapes, habitats and wildlife, which can have implications for the people and communities that rely on them.
As part of the Department of Environment and Climate Change’s annual engagement activities, forest managers across the Northwest Territories (NWT) are visiting communities in all regions to get input on wildfire management from Indigenous leaders, community governments and the public.
Work is underway to complete independent reviews of the 2023 wildfire season to gain a full understanding of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wildfire and emergency response.