Sustainability and Climate Change

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  • Assessing the Impact of Vector-Borne Diseases in Durham Region

    To better understand, prepare for, and respond to climate-related health challenges, the Durham Region Health Department has released Jul 08, 2025

  • Durham TREES: turning land into legacy through tree planting

    Below is a summary of a newsletter article that originally appeared in the CLOCA Newsletter

    Tree planting and sustainability initiatives in the Region

    Durham Region is working in partnership with all five Jun 11, 2025

  • Celebrate May with waste reduction: how we can make a difference by acting on litter together

    The Region of Durham is focusing on ways to keep our communities clean and green. The Region is proud to join in observing Ontario’s Provincial Day of Action on Litter Day on May 13.

  • Backyard composting for a greener Durham: celebrating International Compost Awareness Week

    The Region of Durham is committed to promoting a cleaner and greener future for our communities. From May 4 to May 10,the Region proudly joins the global celebration of International Compost Awareness Weekit’s the perfect opportunity to showcase the incredible benefits of backyard composting! From reducing organic waste to enriching soil healththis annual event reminds us that small, sustainable actions can lead to big impacts.

  • Are you Weather-Ready, Durham Region? Tell us!

    Durham Region is considering expanding its Durham Greener Homes program to help residents reduce the impact of severe weather on their home or property. This can include reducing the impact of basement flooding, wind damage, and heat stress.

  • Durham releases new report, Assessing the Impact of Extreme Heat Extreme Heat and Health

    To help learn, prepare for, and act against climate change, Durham Region Health Department has released the report, Sep 23, 2024

  • Celebrating National Tree Day in Durham Region

    National Tree Day is quickly approaching. On September 25, 2024, Durham Region celebrates the benefits that trees bring to our communities and quality of life.

  • Durham Health Department completes its first report on climate change and health vulnerability

    To help learn, prepare, and act against climate change, Durham Region Health Department has completed its first report in a special series on climate change and health vulnerability in Durham Region available at Aug 15, 2024