Vers l’objectif de carboneutralité

The report details a series of virtual workshops held in 2021 involving approximately 30 civil society organizations to discuss Canada's net-zero goals. The findings highlight a strong consensus on the need for absolute emission reductions, the phase-out of fossil fuels, and the prioritization of 'safe bets' like clean electricity and energy efficiency over uncertain technologies. Key areas of concern include the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS), the use of carbon offsets, and the necessity of integrating climate justice and Indigenous reconciliation into national strategies. The document concludes with a set of proposed 'guardrails' and policy demands to guide Canada's transition to carbon neutrality.

• There is a high level of consensus among participants that Canada must establish a clear timeline for the phase-out of fossil fuels and stop approving new fossil fuel projects.
• Participants advocate for a definition of net-zero that includes all greenhouse gases and strictly limits the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen derived from fossils, and nuclear energy.
• The report emphasizes the prioritization of 'safe bets'—proven solutions such as clean electricity and energy efficiency—to achieve rapid and sustainable emission reductions.
• There is strong opposition to the use of public funds and subsidies for fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and CCS, with a preference for carbon pricing that accurately reflects industrial emissions.
• Participants expressed skepticism toward 'uncertain solutions' such as small modular nuclear reactors and blue hydrogen, arguing they may divert funds from more viable renewable energy options.
• The workshops highlighted the necessity of linking decarbonization with decolonization and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, ensuring their rights are respected in climate and energy policies.
• There is a call for a 'just transition' for workers and communities, as well as increased international climate finance to support the Global South, based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.
• Participants argue that carbon offsets and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) should be treated as measures of last resort and require rigorous accounting to avoid undermining absolute emission reductions.

APA

Corkal, V. (2022). Vers l’objectif de carboneutralité. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2022-01/climate-action-network-canada-2021-workshop-series-net-zero-fr.pdf

Chicago

Corkal, Vanessa. Vers l’objectif de carboneutralité. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2022. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2022-01/climate-action-network-canada-2021-workshop-series-net-zero-fr.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{corkal2022vers, author = {Corkal, Vanessa}, title = {{Vers l’objectif de carboneutralité}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2022}, month = jan, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2022-01/climate-action-network-canada-2021-workshop-series-net-zero-fr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }