Our mandate is to support a resilient and vibrant Salt Spring Island through engagement, collaboration, and education. Transition Salt Spring Society (TSS)
We feel it, we see it, we live it. Our climate is changing, and it is no longer about just reducing our carbon footprint. Transition Salt Spring is leading the local response to climate change, to build a future that leaves no one behind. It i
ncludes creating a resilient Salt Spring Island that is safe and vibrant for all. Together with you, Transition Salt Spring is taking the lead on climate action on the island, marshalling our collective energy and creativity to cut emissions in half by 2030. At the same time, we are working to ensure that we are taking steps to protect our homes, infrastructure, our community and our ecosystems as the effects of climate change accelerate. After more than a year and a half of work on the part of a team of 30+ local volunteers and feedback from 2,000 islanders and 50 stakeholders, we are proud to announce the release of the Salt Spring Island Climate Action Plan (CAP 2.0) -- a roadmap with more than 250 recommendations on what we all need to do now to ensure a sustainable future for Salt Spring Island. To implement this plan, we are developing a strong and active network of islanders, businesses, non-profit groups, agencies and government to collaborate in the development of the projects and initiatives recommended in CAP 2.0 and beyond. An incredible group of people is assembling under the banner of Transition Salt Spring, to lead these initiatives into 2021 as a part of the “ONE COOL ISLAND” - Salt Spring Climate Action Plan. TSS is working every day to:
• Help islanders lower their personal emissions and matching them up with
incentive programs
• Advocate for the protection of our forests, as our best tool for locking-in carbon and reducing the risk of forest fire to our homes and properties.
• Encourage the transition to electric vehicles for school and public transit, ferries, water taxis, and personal vehicles and bikes.
• Expand bike paths and multi-use trails
• Create community chipping and composting facilities
• Promote the importance of, and provide opportunities for water collection and retention
• Ensure that no one is left behind as we transition to a greener economy, acknowledging the fact that there are demographics in our community who are more certainly impacted by climate change
The ONE COOL ISLAND initiative will bring together every single group on the rock in a dynamic collaboration to build a resilient future, together. Your participation and membership is the heart of Transition Salt Spring. We welcome all members of our community to join and participate because all of this depends on our ability to work together cooperatively for our common future. Please support this vital work by joining one of our working groups, volunteering on a committee or making a donation. Find out more by emailing [email protected]
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Transition Salt Spring. Restoring Ecosystems. Reimagining Community. Together. www.transitionsaltspring.com
