Tuesday 14 June 2022

Canada partners with California to advance ‘bold’ climate action

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and California Governor Gavin Newson have announced a new partnership to advance “bold” climate action.

They have signed a memorandum of co-operation to tackle climate change, reduce pollution and plastic waste, accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and build climate resilience.

Canada and California intend to share information and best practices and have agreed to convene other like-minded partners at the UN Climate Week in September to drive shared work on wildfires and forest resilience.

Mr Trudeau said: “Canadians and Californians share a commitment to building a clean, strong future.

“Today, as we launch a new partnership on climate action and nature protection, we’re teaming up to deliver the clean air, healthy environment and good jobs our citizens deserve. I look forward to everything we can do next to deepen our shared work.”

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California already exceeded its 2020 climate target four years ahead of schedule and committed $47.1 billion (£38.7bn) to tackle pollution, build climate-resilient water supplies, reduce wildfires, ensure grid reliability and boost clean energy solutions.

Governor Newsom said: “We can’t fight the climate crisis on our own – we need to work together with partners all across the globe to achieve humanity’s most important task: saving our planet.

“This partnership with Canada is a vital step on California’s path to a cleaner, greener future and is the latest expression of our shared values. Together, we are building a more sustainable and resilient future for millions and lighting the path for other nations and nation-states to follow our lead.”