In a country where more than 90 percent of communities are small or rural municipalities, resilience cannot be undertaken by large cities alone. Instead, it must be a shared endeavour that reflects the realities of communities everywhere. The City of Selkirk stands out as a leading example of how smaller municipalities can take meaningful, sustained climate action.

With a population of roughly 10,500 residents, Selkirk focuses on efficiently delivering services while ensuring that they are resilient to a changing climate. Climate resilience is not a side project, but rather a pillar of the City’s long-term direction. The Community Strategic Plan reflects this commitment; it identifies ‘protect the natural features and resources that are so important to our communities’ as the fifth pillar of the plan.

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