First Nations Climate Leadership Agenda

As 2021 began, the JCCA picked up on the substantial work completed in 2020 and focused on developing an agenda for climate action and a framework for collaboration, hereafter referred to as the First Nations Climate Leadership Agenda (FNCL Agenda). Based on discussions at the JCCA, the FNCL Agenda will provide a roadmap, consisting of recommendations, policy directions, and concrete deliverables, to ensure that federal climate policy is respectful, empowers, and ensures appropriate support for First Nations contextualized under the Indigenous Climate Leadership Initiative. 

More information on this initiative can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/indigenous-partnership.html

Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan

The work of the JCCA is further guided by Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan, which must respect and uphold First Nations’ self-determination, jurisdiction, rights, and titles as we collectively strive to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.   

More information on Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030.html

National Adaptation Strategy

JCCA has been working to include First Nations targets and indicators in the development of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy. 

More information on the strategy can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/national-adaptation-strategy.html

JCCA Annual Reports

Each Year, the JCCA reports on its progress to the National Chief and the Prime Minister of Canada through annual reports. Please choose a report below for more information: