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| 10 Jun, 2016 |
2016 Smart Energy Communities Award Nominations Open! Nominate a project(s), program(s), or plan(s) that have been undertaken in the 2015-2016 period for the work that is being done on the ground in Smart Energy Communities. Whether it's an organization, individual, agency, or institution, help us honour the leaders who are advancing Smart Energy Communities in Canada. |
| 13 May, 2016 |
Artsy Bike Lockers Promote Active Transportation in Lake Country Using the work of local artist, Sheila Tansey, two new bike lockers in Lake Country are now decked out as public art that promote active transportation. |
| 10 May, 2016 |
Video Series on Climate Change Adaptation Check out this video series called "BC Adapts" featuring 12 short videos that introduce practical measures that are implemented locally and around the world to increase coastal resilience. |
| 28 Apr, 2016 |
New agriculture award for local governments that support growing local - Apply by June 17, 2016 BC Local governments are invited to apply for an inaugural award that recognized work in promoting local agriculture businesses, products and awareness in local communities. Application deadline is June 17, 2016. http://ow.ly/4ndB9p |
| 27 Apr, 2016 |
The session proposal process for the 2016 UBCM Convention is now open UBCM is now accepting clinic and workshop applications from organizations interested in making a presentation at the 2016 convention in Victoria. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines. The deadline for submissions is June 17, 2016. |
| 25 Apr, 2016 |
Community Energy Planning: The Value Proposition webinar recording Community Energy Planning: The Value Proposition webinar recording is available on the Community Energy Planning website. |
| 22 Apr, 2016 |
Participate in an Online Survey: Implementing Community Sustainability Plans in BC, Research Project Regional District Chairs and Directors, Mayors and Councilors, Chief Administrative Officers; and Senior Staff in Sustainability and Related Departments are invited to participate in an online survey and provide feedback on the implementation of community sustainability plans in BC. |
| 15 Apr, 2016 |
This Green House II - a follow up on Centre for Civic Governance 2011 research on residential energy retrofit financing This Green House II follows up on our 2011 research on residential energy retrofit financing. This paper is about freeing up local governments to take leadership on home retrofit programs - the fastest way to take reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
| 11 Apr, 2016 |
Richmond's Building Energy Challenge Cuts GHG emissions Participants in the first year of the City of Richmond’s Building Energy Challenge reduced energy use by 8 per cent and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 13.5 per cent. |
| 05 Apr, 2016 |
Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2016 Renewable Energy Investments: Major Milestones Reached, New World Record Set |
| 01 Apr, 2016 |
New report looks at the benefits of compact development and complete communities
Pembina's new report, Close to Home, reviews some of the ways focusing on compact development and building complete communities can make life more affordable and enjoyable. It also includes examples of the benefits of density and how it can help create compact, walkable and transit-oriented neighbourhoods.
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| 31 Mar, 2016 |
New Research Project Announcement: Implementing Community Sustainability Plans in BC Fraser Basin Council's Smart Planning for Communities program has announced an exciting new research on Implementing Community Sustainability Plans in BC. Stay tuned for more details! |
| 30 Mar, 2016 | Trail-Oriented Development: New ULI Report Looks at Projects Tailored to Those Who Prefer Cycling and Walking Over Driving |
| 24 Mar, 2016 |
FCM: Bold Investment in Municipalities a Big Win for Canadians Federal Budget 2016 was announced on March 22, 2016 and it includes promising support to municipalities for transportation, green infrastructure and asset management. "A new capital investment of $125 million in FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) will expand the municipal’s sector contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring environmental sustainability efforts for years to come. The GMF recapitalization, along with the additional $75 million in funding for FCM’s climate change program recently announced by the federal government, will allow local communities to continue developing innovative green solutions." |
| 22 Mar, 2016 |
QUEST2016 | Call for Presentation Ideas Call for presentation ideas for the QUEST 2016: Smart Energy Communities for Jobs, Infrastructure & Climate Leadership Conference & Tradeshow. The Conference will take place October 17-19 in Calgary, Alberta. |
| 16 Mar, 2016 |
FCM and ICLEI release the PCP program’s National Measures Report 2015! FCM, in partnership with ICLEI, has released the Partners for Climate Protection program’s National Measures Report 2015! The report shows how local climate change action plans guide municipalities as they work to reduce carbon emissions, enhance the environment and create healthier communities. |
| 16 Mar, 2016 |
Check out the latest BC Climate Action Toolkit newsletter Spring 2016 issue of the BC Climate Action Toolkit newsletter is now available!
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| 09 Mar, 2016 |
CARIP-Carbon Neutral Reporting Webinars Don’t miss two new webinars related to CARIP and Carbon Neutral Reporting for local governments. |
| 08 Mar, 2016 |
Report from the Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy The purpose of the Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy was to develop an international understanding of what it means for local governments to go to 100% renewable energy, to feature the work of leading cities, and for participants from 17 countries and four continents to share their best practices. The report from the dialogue is now available for download. |
| 04 Mar, 2016 |
Richmond's Climate Smart Pilot Program Helps Businesses and Environment The City of Richmond is starting a pilot project called Climate Smart to reduce community-wide emissions and help local businesses measure and profitably reduce their carbon emissions through small-group training sessions, expert one-on-one advising, customized reporting and certification. |
