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In Nova Scotia, we believe the environment and the economy can thrive together. We believe a healthy environment is the foundation of a prosperous economy, and that a prosperous economy allows us to manage our environment wisely. Many examples of that dynamic already exist in our province and there is a vast potential for more.
That's why in April of 2007 the House of Assembly took the rare step of unanimously passing the Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act. The Act sets out an ambitious vision for Nova Scotia and 21 specific goals, with deadlines, to mark the way toward that vision.
The Vision
The Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act is unique because it explicitly links prosperous economy to a healthy environment.By 2020 Nova Scotia will have one of the cleanest and most sustainable environments in the world and an economic performance that is equal to or above the Canadian average.
For more information please see Section 3 and Section 4 of the Act.
The Environmental Goals
The Act establishes 21 clear goals for our environment. They address ecosystem protection, air emissions, renewable energy, water quality, contaminated sites, solid waste, sustainable purchasing, and energy-efficient buildings.To read about each goal and why it is important, please click here.
