Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, and Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, as well as Northern Indigenous Leaders issued the first Pan-Northern LeadersSA国际影视传媒� Statement on Climate Change.
Calling for support and investment from the federal government, there were seven areas that were addressed as needing more focus.
This includes climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable and alternative secure energy systems, emergency preparedness, Northern research, knowledge and capacity building, supporting health and wellness, preservation of cultural identity and economic opportunities.
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SA国际影视传媒淲e went through a whole bunch of different issues, relevant to creating conditions for a stronger, more vibrant and resilient north,SA国际影视传媒� Silver said during a conference held in Whitehorse on May 9. SA国际影视传媒淲e talked today on Arctic security, climate change, housing, health care, and public safety.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒淚 absolutely look forward to bringing our shared voice to meetings with our provincial colleagues, as my colleagues do as well, as we discuss these issues with the nation,SA国际影视传媒� he continued.
The statement issued addressed that SA国际影视传媒淐anadaSA国际影视传媒檚 North is warming up three to four times faster than the global average,SA国际影视传媒� something that SA国际影视传媒渃ontinues to significantly impact our communities, the natural environment, and the well-being of our residents.SA国际影视传媒�
The first initial step taken was that a request was made for the federal government to do more with regards to federal funding programs (establish, extend, and expand) which will help to provide more opportunities that deal with climate change, focus on clean energy and monitoring across the territories.
Also included was specific and accessible funding for on-the-land programs and community-based harvesting activities.
SA国际影视传媒淲eSA国际影视传媒檙e all agreeing that flexible, accessible investments are needed to support climate resilient infrastructure,SA国际影视传媒� Silver said in response to one question. SA国际影视传媒淎lso renewable, reliant, renewable and alternative security. Both secure energy systems (are) extremely important as well. And also emergency preparedness.SA国际影视传媒�
Northern LeadersSA国际影视传媒� also called for the federal government to recognize the need for reconciliation through climate change actions by supporting Indigenous-led approaches and the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge.
SA国际影视传媒淣orthern residents are profoundly affected by climate change. The statement issued today by Northern Premiers and endorsed by eleven NWT Indigenous leaders and Indigenous leaders from across the North, underscores the need to address the threats that climate change poses to the sustainability of our communities and the health and safety of our residents,SA国际影视传媒� read the statement.
To further the point of the statement above, Cochrane addressed would current flooding issues that are impacting both northern residents in Hay River and K谩t艂SA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation.
SA国际影视传媒淭wo communities in the Northwest Territories SA国际影视传媒� are being flooded at this point,SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒淎s of this morning, there was over 250 families that were evacuated from the communities and (I) just wanted to let them all know that my heart is with you.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒淚 also want to say that weSA国际影视传媒檝e set up stepped up our regional and our community emergency response organization,SA国际影视传媒� she continued. SA国际影视传媒淭heySA国际影视传媒檙e there to help you and your communities to help you with evacuation and declutter. This is not the first time flooding has happened in the Northwest Territories, that definitely will not be the last time as well.SA国际影视传媒�
