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[Nparker]

...Downtown Nanaimo sure wasn’t happening when I was there. Stopping for gas at the south end Shell, it was so sketchy I hopped into the cab and locked the door as the gas was being pumped...

The one thing that consistently makes downtown Victoria look better is downtown Nanaimo.

[dasmo]

I, Leonard Krog, Mayor of the City of Nanaimo commit to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), joining thousands of other cities and local governments around the world currently engaged in climate leadership. GCoM envisions a world where committed mayors and local governments – in alliance with partners – accelerate ambitious, measurable climate and energy initiatives that lead to an inclusive, just, low-emission and climate resilient future, helping to meet and exceed the Paris Agreement objectives. Whatever the size or location, the mayors and local leaders committed to GCoM stand ready to take concrete measures with long-term impact to tackle the interconnected challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as access to sustainable energy. To implement this vision, we pledge to implement policies and undertake measures to (i) reduce / avoidi greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, (ii) prepare for the impacts of climate change, (iii) increase access to sustainable energy, and (iv) track progress toward these objectives. Specifically, within three years of this commitment, we pledge, within our regulatory mandate and fiscal capacity to develop, adopt, use and regularly report on the following:

• A community-scale GHG emission inventory, following the recommended guidance;
• An assessment of climate risks and vulnerabilities;
• Ambitious, measurable and time-bound target(s) to reduce/avoid GHG emissions;
• Ambitious climate change adaptation vision and goals, based on quantified scientific evidence when possible, to increase local resilience to climate change;
• An ambitious and just goal to improve access to secure, sustainable and affordable energy; and
• A formally adopted plan(s) addressing climate change mitigation / low emission development, climate resilience and adaptation, and access to sustainable energy.

 

The targets and action plans for mitigation / low emission development must be quantified and consistent with or exceed relevant national unconditional iv commitments defined through the UNFCCC (Intended) Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The targets and action plans should be in line with National Adaptation Plans, where these exist; and should be consistent with the principles around energy access and urban sustainability embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We will explore the allocation of adequate staff resources and institutional arrangements. This includes governance processes, municipal structures and budget allocations to deliver on this commitment and secure continuity.
We acknowledge that there may be additional regional or country-specific commitments or requirements that we commit to follow and that may be agreed through our city networks or through our direct engagement with local partners of GCoM.
The City of Nanaimo acknowledges that continued engagement in GCoM and associated Regional or National Covenants, as established, is contingent on complying with the above requirements within established timeframes.

Leonard Krog, Mayor
City of Nanaimo
455 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia
CANADA, V9R 5J6
www.nanaimo.ca
Approx. 97,619 Inhabitants, 91.3 sq. kilometres

 

 

 

 

 

https://pub-nanaimo....ocumentId=27500

[dasmo]

Nobody knows their mayors are committing their time, money and other resources to an agenda set out by billionaires that don't live here. To them we are just "Inhabitants." 

[Nparker]

It's the 21^st century equivalent of kissing the Pope's ring.

[Victoria Watcher]

I was up in this area of Nanaimo on Sunday. Lots of large, ocean view homes going up here. There was a gate across the road at one point so I couldn’t go further but new home construction is taking off in that area. Big acreages there, I guess, and subdividing going on to create large(er) lot infill.

Nanaimo is in another world entirely compared to the CRD. Big strip malls everywhere, a huge car culture, subdivisions along mountainsides, etc. People just doing their thing without the dogma permeating so many facets of people’s lives.

Downtown Nanaimo sure wasn’t happening when I was there. Stopping for gas at the south end Shell, it was so sketchy I hopped into the cab and locked the door as the gas was being pumped. Imagine having to stick around for 45 minutes to charge an EV, in that sort of environment.

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It actually seems a bit lame you have to get out of your vehicle at a charging station. A prong with the connector should come out of the ground and connect.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 21 November 2023 - 01:42 PM.

[Mike K.]

Nio built stations that replaced your battery pack. Or at least that’s what the internet said.