OBJECTIVE: Transition to a strong, healthy economy that uses less fossil fuel, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Get background on the issues:

• A lower carbon economy is one that uses fewer fossil fuels and more renewable energy, with the goal of producing fewer GHG emissions.
• The NWT economy needs to remain strong and viable while taking concrete action to reduce GHG emissions.
• Permafrost thaw, larger wildfires and longer wildfire seasons are likely to increase carbon dioxide and emissions from the landscape.
• Resource development projects can increase territorial emissions, but innovative development can support a transition to a lower carbon economy.