Climate funding supports 10 more Prince Edward Island projects to fight climate change

"Caption: Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson joined Jordan MacDonald of Develop West Prince and Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Gilles Arsenault to discuss the group's climate challenge fund project. Photo credit: princeedwardisland.ca Excerpt from princeedwardisland.ca

With the help of provincial funding from the Climate Challenge Fund, Islanders are working on 10 new and innovative projects to help combat climate change impacts. The goal of the fund is to empower people of various backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, working across sectors throughout the Island, to help meet the province’s net zero and climate adaptation goals. “We can’t meet our climate goals without partners in the community. Local solutions could contain big answers to the problems we all face in changing weather patterns and coastal impacts,” said Gilles Arsenault, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action. “This year, funding is directed toward advancing research, providing educational resources, and implementing adaptive technologies.” This year’s funding supports the development of a community energy and emission plan for West Prince communities. Another project receiving funding is the Abegweit Renewable Microgrid Feasibility and Preliminary Design project, a critical step toward sustainable energy independence for Abegweit First Nation. The Lennox Island Living Shoreline Pilot will serve as proof of concept for coastal nature-based solutions. Additional projects focus on areas such as sustainable potato storage, climate action engagement for youth and teachers, and a climate change risk assessment for the tourism industry.

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