In 2006, the City of Iqaluit became a member of the Sustainable Cities: PLUS Network and committed to develop a long-term vision and plan that will guide the community into the future. In March 2006 and 2007, employees of the International Centre for Sustainable Cities (ICSC) visited Iqaluit to meet Councilors and community residents to discuss sustainability planning. In June 2007, the City of Iqaluit City seconded Isabel Budke (ICSC employee) to work with the community for 4 months to initiate a long-term visioning and planning process and gain community and Council support for the creation of a Sustainability Coordinator position.
In 2009, the City of Iqaluit created a Sustainability Coordinator position, to coordinate the development and implementation of a Sustainable Community Plan. In 2010, the City of Iqaluit was awarded a Green Municipal Fund grant (through Federation of Canadian Municipalities) to support the development of a Sustainable Community Plan. The City’s Sustainability Coordinator is now undertaking the Project with the support of consultants.
