Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero: A blueprint for a sustainable and secure provincial economy

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a response to the provincial government's 'Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero' plan, welcoming its focus on a low-carbon economy and the establishment of a Climate Change Committee of Cabinet, while urging the government to commit to detailed implementation plans and caution regarding carbon capture and storage (CCS).

• The 'Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero' plan aims to transition the province to a low-carbon economy by prioritizing renewable power over fossil fuel imports and establishing a Climate Change Committee of Cabinet to integrate climate change into decision-making. The plan focuses on improving sustainability in public operations, strengthening climate legislation, and facilitating community access to net-zero funding, while offering strategies for youth employment and innovation.
• IISD emphasizes that the plan's success depends on the development of detailed implementation plans, particularly regarding buildings and municipal land use, to ensure the framework translates into actual results.
• IISD expresses concern regarding the plan's references to carbon capture and storage (CCS), noting that its own research identifies the technology as an expensive method for reducing emissions. It advises the provincial government to ensure CCS regulations do not divert investment from other emissions reduction opportunities.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2025). Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero: A blueprint for a sustainable and secure provincial economy. https://www.iisd.org/articles/statement/manitobas-path-net-zero-blueprint-sustainable-and-secure-provincial-economy

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero: A blueprint for a sustainable and secure provincial economy. 2025. https://www.iisd.org/articles/statement/manitobas-path-net-zero-blueprint-sustainable-and-secure-provincial-economy.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2025manitobas, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero: A blueprint for a sustainable and secure provincial economy}}, publisher = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2025}, month = oct, url = {https://www.iisd.org/articles/statement/manitobas-path-net-zero-blueprint-sustainable-and-secure-provincial-economy}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }