The Pembina Institute is one of the most prominent Canadian organizations working on climate change policy and solutions. Through our research, education, consulting and advocacy, we aim to increase understanding, highlight opportunities and get solutions implemented.
The federal government has said it will make “best efforts” towards Canada’s Kyoto Protocol target to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by 2008–12, but that it will not actually meet the target until after 2020. The Pembina Institute monitors and reports on the extent to which the government is implementing the full range of policies and measures needed to adequately reduce GHG pollution in Canada, starting now. [MORE]
Nearly half of Canada's GHG pollution comes from large industrial facilities in sectors like oil and gas, electricity generation and chemicals. The Pembina Institute has worked for over a decade on the implementation of regulations to reduce these emissions through a system of targets and trading that maximizes real emission reductions. [MORE]
International negotiations are now underway to determine countries' GHG emission reduction obligations once the first set of Kyoto targets expire in 2012. The Pembina Institute is making the case for Canada to to play a responsible part in preventing dangerous climate change by committing to appropriate national emission targets for the medium and long term. [MORE]
In addition to our work on Canada's domestic climate change policy, the Pembina Institute is noted for its experience with the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which aims to reduce emissions while fostering sustainable development in developing countries. In addition, we produce practical tools and educational resources to help Canadians understand and take action on climate change. Pembina also has programs to help companies and communities reduce their GHG pollution. [MORE]
