Author Archives: Alia Dharssi

How SSG Is Providing Better Data for Community Climate Adaptation

Alia Dharssi

June 6, 2024

Innovation and Tools, Insights, Perspectives, Uncategorized

The Town of Whitby, ON prevented over $17 billion of potential flood damage without spending a dime on flood protection barriers, storm surge gates, or other protective measures
It’s Time for More Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets

Alia Dharssi

March 7, 2024

Insights, Perspectives, Policy, Uncategorized

Wealthy countries must transition to 100% renewable energy generation in the power sector by 2030 and economy-wide by 2040. Municipalities and utilities are key.
COP28 Takeaways for Cities

Alia Dharssi

December 20, 2023

Perspectives, Uncategorized

The international community finally acknowledged the cause of climate change while cities gained prominence in COP negotiations and looked at cutting methane.
Montreal Commits to Climate Budget

Alia Dharssi

December 12, 2023

Policy, Uncategorized

For the first time, Montreal’s municipal budget includes a carbon budget—a cumulative cap on Montreal’s emissions out to 2050. By requiring City Council and staff to consider climate change in all investment decisions, the budget has the potential to push climate action forward while reducing spending decisions that increase climate pollution.
Q&A: Whitby Mayor’s On Kickstarting Climate Action

Alia Dharssi

November 17, 2022

Perspectives

Mayor Don Mitchell on Canada’s first data-driven municipal climate adaptation plan and how he went from debunking climate action to becoming a climate action champion.
SSG, Toronto, and Edmonton Win APA Awards For Climate Action Work

Alia Dharssi

May 4, 2022

News

On May 2, SSG’s cutting-edge climate planning work was recognized with two awards from the American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division!