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Politics & Policy

About Our Policy Work

As a watchdog for the environment, the Ecology Action Centre engages in advocacy and systems change initiatives that span a range of issues. We work for change at all levels of government, advocating for policy informed by community.

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  • Arial photo of the Mosse River open-pit gold mine
    Learn about the realities of resource extraction industries in Nova Scotia.
  • solar panel with clouds reflecting off of it.
    The Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act is a series of renewed goals to help Nova Scotia protect our environment and tackle the climate emergency.
  • waves crash against rocks under a cloudy sky during the daytime
    Our Climate, Our Future: Nova Scotia’s Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth is the provincial government’s plan to transition Nova Scotia to a greener and more equitable future in line with the goals in EGCCRA.
  • Ariel view of Halifax side and the Halifax harbour and the Macdonald Bridge.
    Halifax has one of the most ambitious climate action plans in the country. Learn more about HalifACT and the city's plan to help tackle the climate crisis!
  • river running threw trees.
    The GBC brings together over 20 Canadian environmental organizations to present fiscal recommendations to the federal government on a variety of environmental issues.
  • five people standing at voting booths
    All Nova Scotian municipalities will hold a municipal election in October 2024. View toolkits and resources for voters here.
  • two small boats float in a cove
    Watch community members, leaders and organizers respond to Nova Scotia's climate plan.
  • a large group of people watching an election debate with four people at a table with a white table clothe on a stage.
    Learn about some of our past politics and policy-related projects and initiatives!

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