New Brunswick’s action on climate change

The province’s plan, targets and progress to cut emissions and build resilient communities.

Overview

New Brunswick is taking strong action on climate change and is leading the country in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The province is on track to meet its legislated provincial target of 10.7 Mt by 2030 and most municipalities have completed adaptation and mitigation plans for their communities.

Many New Brunswickers have benefited from the province’s climate change efforts including rebates on electric vehicle purchases and home energy upgrades, a better understanding of climate change and more protected natural areas that will benefit us for years to come.

Tools for climate-ready communities

Practical resources to help New Brunswick municipalities plan, report and adapt to the realities of a changing climate.

A Guide for Climate change Adaptation Planning for New Brunswick Communities (PDF 1.1 MB)

A Guide for the Local Government Climate Action Plan Reporting Tool (PDF 347 KB)

Climate change action plan and progress reports

New Brunswick’s Climate Change Action Plan 2022-2027 (PDF 5.6 MB)
The Climate Change Action Plan 2022-2027 includes 30 new actions that are necessary to address New Brunswick’s climate change priorities and ultimately make the lives of all New Brunswickers more sustainable, affordable and resilient in the face of climate change.

New Brunswick’s Climate Change Action Plan Progress Report 2024-2025 (PDF 6.2 MB)
The document outlines the province’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building climate resilience and promoting government accountability. It highlights key achievements, including a 42% emission reduction since 2005, the release of a Clean Energy Strategy and stronger collaboration with Indigenous communities.

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Climate Change Fund projects

The Climate Change Fund supports government progress in the completion of the Climate Change Action Plan. Projects are awarded funding from the Climate Change Fund.

New Brunswick’s Net Zero Blueprint

Get help

If you have questions or need help, you can contact us Monday to Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

Climate Change Secretariat
Phone: 506-453-3700
Email: [email protected]