Peterborough Will Host First-Ever Environment And Climate Change Expo In September

The City of Peterborough will hold its first Environment and Climate Change Expo on Sept. 23 with displays and demonstrations on City services and projects showcasing the progress the City has made toward achieving corporate Greenhouse Gas Emission reductions and other environmental action.

Photo by Luke Best.

The inaugural PtboEnviroX will be an opportunity to share and celebrate these achievements on the third anniversary of City Council’s declaration of a municipal Climate Change Emergency, said Councillor Kim Zippel, Council’s Chair of Environment and Climate Change.

“This exciting event will help the City build momentum to continue its critical work in the years ahead,” said Councillor Kim Zippel, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change portfolio. “We know there is so much more to do, and we invite the community to come learn about the progress to date and future initiatives that are already taking shape.”

Under the Climate Emergency Declaration, the City of Peterborough is committed to protecting the community, its economy, and ecosystems from the damaging impacts of climate change.

“Taking time to reflect on and celebrate the work being done since our declaration September 23, 2019 is important. This event will help showcase the work of the City and also provide inspiration and reenergize us to keep up this most important work,” said Councillor Kemi Akapo, who is co-chairing the event with Councillor Zippel.

PtboEnviroX is a way for the City to showcase some of the City’s actions on climate change and the environment. It will include displays and demonstrations by different City departments and will have a family-friendly atmosphere. Public health measures will be in place, and the event will happen rain or shine.

Details on the Environment and Climate Change Expo will be posted over the next few months as they are finalized, including confirmed demonstrations and displays that will be showcased at the event. Information will be posted at peterborough.ca/environment or subscribe to updates at peterborough.ca/subscribe to receive news releases.

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