The Net Zero Water Roadmap project, funded by the Government of Canada through its Implementation Readiness Fund, is focused on accelerating progress towards greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and net zero emissions in municipal water, wastewater and stormwater services.
Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan has a goal of reaching net zero by 2050, as outlined in the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. To meet this target, municipal water utilities need expert information and guidance on how and where to start reducing GHGs.
CWN will bring the latest research, innovations and best practices to Canadian utilities, including case studies, briefs, webinars and tangible tools to support decision-making with municipal councils and other levels of government.
Partners and Committees
Through the Net Zero Water Roadmap project, CWN is convening a national network of experts, decision-makers and collaborators.
A National Advisory Committee of thought leaders, water utility leaders and private sector partners will guide the development of resources for Canadian municipal water utilities to build their Net Zero Water Roadmap.
A Technical Advisory Committee will identify, review and recommend new and emerging technologies and solutions that assist with emissions reductions.
In 2025, Communities of Practice will be launched where experts can identify applicable and pragmatic approaches to reducing emissions.
Funding
On October 10, 2024, the Government of Canada announced Canadian Water Network as a successful grant recipient under the Implementation Readiness Fund. This grant will support CWN’s project “Charting the Course to Net Zero Water: Mobilizing Canada’s Municipal Water Network for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation” and will focus on developing networks and sharing knowledge. The project is active until March 2027.
“By decarbonizing our water systems, we are investing in a healthier and cleaner environment for future generations. Projects like this one by the Canadian Water Network are helping communities to build the knowledge and skills needed to deliver essential services while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a green economy for a sustainable future.”
Land Acknowledgement
Canadian Water Network (CWN) respectfully recognizes and acknowledges the deep connection that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada have with the land that all Canadians call home. We also honour and recognize the significance of the treaties that establish the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers on this land.
Our office is located in Waterloo, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. More specifically, our office is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that extends six miles on each side of the Grand River.
We are grateful for the privilege to work and live on this land.