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  • Hawaiʻi’s path to net-negative emissions by 2045

    Our Work The Problem Hawaiʻi was the first US state to commit to net-negative emissions by 2045. To move from ambition to action, the state needed precise answers on what each climate measure would deliver, cost, and save. The Problem What will it take for Hawaiʻi to reach net-negative emissions by 2045? 20.3M metric tons…

  • Quantifying the Climate Risk in Canada’s Housing Crisis

    Flooding and wildfire are the primary climate threats facing Canadian homes and yet development in vulnerable areas continues. Our analysis shows that policies that redirect a small proportion of new housing to lower-risk lands can substantially reduce exposure, prevent escalating recovery costs , and help make housing more affordable.

  • Oregon has multiple paths to cutting emissions nearly in half by 2030

    Oregon was falling short of its 2020 emissions target despite being a national climate leader. Could the state get back on track and achieve its updated 2035 goal, or even exceed it?

  • Climate action & energy transition planning is land use planning 

    Emi Do

    Land use plan updates are opportunities to incorporate energy and climate considerations into how we develop our cities.

  • How Kitchener Boosted their Official Plan with Climate and Energy Insights

    Emi Do

    Kitchener is growing fast. SSG’s analysis helped the City understand how their Official Plan can shape that growth so that future generations can enjoy an affordable and climate resilient Kitchener.

  • Climate Change Action Plan for the Aysén Region

    Our Work The Problem The Aysén Region in southern Chile is vulnerable to climate change, facing biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and coastal flooding. Addressing these risks requires a clear, participatory regional roadmap for adaptation and mitigation, as required by Chile’s Framework Law on Climate Change. The Problem How can Aysén take climate action that is…

  • A Climate Planning Guide for Chile

    This guide proposes concrete solutions, including 22 practical and achievableactions that regional and municipal governments can take, such as building bike lanes or using regional land-use plans to prohibit development in at-risk areas.

  • MRC Collines de l’Outaouais, Papineau, and Pontiac Climate Plans

    SSG supported 3 MRCs (regional county municipalities) to develop tailored climate plans that reflect each MRC’s unique characteristics, while leveraging regional analysis and strengths of collaboration.

  • Toronto Assesses Climate Risks and Learns About Vulnerabilities

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    Combining spatial analysis, systems modelling, and community input, SSG worked with the City of Toronto to understand where climate hazards will hit hardest and how the City can be more resilient.

  • How Small Communities Can Boost Climate Action Through Regional Collaboration

    Emi Do

    A 600-person community in St. Louis County is part of a coalition of municipalities that have worked together to address shared priorities. Their success can provide clues on how to implement the local climate actions necessary to achieve regional climate targets.