Ottawa 2020

Environmental Strategy

4.3 Partnerships

The City of Ottawa currently has established many partnerships with other organizations and agencies with similar mandates and interests in meeting our environmental goals. Existing partnerships cover a range of organizations, including government agencies, non-government organizations, community groups, businesses and individuals. Establishing and maintaining partnerships will contribute significantly to our effective use of resources, as well as the sharing of expertise and experiences. Coordinated direction and efforts of organizations - public, private and non-profit - will lead to positive environmental results and commitment at local, national and international levels.

At present, the City has established a number of environmental partnerships, such as:

  • Development application review, subwatershed planning, septic system inspection and stewardship information services provided by the Conservation Authorities;
  • Delivery of home energy efficiency inspections by EnviroCentre to help the City meet reductions in greenhouse gas emissions;
  • Over 360 retailers in the Take it Back! program;
  • Delivery of a vehicle anti-idling campaign with Climate Change Bureau, Natural Resources Canada and Friends of the Earth;
  • Exploring feasibility of district energy and landfill gas cogeneration facilities with Energy Ottawa; and

The City will continue to explore and develop new opportunities for partnerships that will help us effectively meet our environmental goals. As described in Annex 3, numerous agencies and individuals possess the expertise, resources and interest in improving the environmental health of our community. Coordinating these efforts will hasten our progress in achieving sustainability.

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