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| 15 May, 2018 |
Assess your community’s climate adaptation progress FCM’s Climate Adaptation Maturity Scale helps municipalities that are being impacted by climate change through events such as permafrost melt, flooding, wildfires and extreme temperatures, track their current practices and assess their community’s progress and how it respond to these challenges. |
| 08 May, 2018 |
UBCM Community Excellence Awards - Application deadline approaching Applications for the UBCM Community Excellence Awards will be accepted until May 25, 2018. The Awards hrecognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects and programs that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in BC.
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| 07 May, 2018 |
New bill updates targets for reducing carbon pollution The Government of British Columbia has introduced legislation to update the Province’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, setting the stage for a renewed climate action strategy to be released in the fall. |
| 04 May, 2018 |
Wildfire and climate change conference set for Nelson The impact that climate change is having on wildfire behaviour in B.C. will be a focus of the Wildfire and Climate Change Conference, taking place in Nelson from June 26-28, 2018, Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson announced today. |
| 02 May, 2018 |
Summary Report: Taking Action on Green Resilience: Adaptation and Mitigation Synergies In September 2017 ACT and Green Resilience Strategies hosted the Taking Action on Green Adaptation and Mitigation Synergies workshop as a pre-event to the Livable Cities Forum in Victoria, BC. The workshop explored ways to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation planning and increase the returns on investment in climate change and infrastructure solutions while attracting funding for implementation. Taking Action on Green Resilience: Adaptation and Mitigation Synergies summary report captures outcomes from this workshop. |
| 01 May, 2018 |
Infographic: What do net-zero and zero-carbon buildings mean for energy use and climate pollution?
Five types of green buildings explained! Pembina Institute released an infographic that explains what do net-zero and zero-carbon buildings mean for energy use and climate pollution.
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| 30 Apr, 2018 |
Economic Tools to Reduce Household Waste and Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reducing and diverting waste can be an important step in GHG mitigation and Canada’s overall climate change approach. This Policy Brief focuses on economic policy tools to encourage waste prevention and diversion at the final consumer stage. |
| 25 Apr, 2018 |
Guidebook: How to develop an asset management policy and strategy This guidebook explores how to develop an asset management policy, strategy, and governance framework. |
| 25 Apr, 2018 |
Congratulations to 2017 PCP Movers and Shakers CEA wants to recognize communities’ progress in addressing climate change and encourage other communities to take strong action too. |
| 25 Apr, 2018 |
Funding Available through Asset Management Planning Program A third intake for the 2018 Asset Management Planning program has been confirmed. |
| 28 Feb, 2018 |
Guide: Building sustainable communities with asset management Building Sustainable Communities with Asset Management is an introductory guide that explores the importance of building sustainable practices into in asset management approach, and how to get started. |
| 27 Feb, 2018 |
Toolkit Newsletter: Climate Action Updates for BC Local Governments - February 2018
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| 26 Feb, 2018 |
The City of Surrey’s Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS) The City of Surrey’s Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS) is a participatory, community-driven planning approach to exploring the impacts of climate change on Surrey’s coastline, and the long-term adaption options available to the City. |
| 21 Feb, 2018 |
Getting to a Circular Economy: A primer for Canadian policymakers
Getting to a Circular Economy: A primer for Canadian policymakers policy brief is the first in a Smart Prosperity Institute series on the circular economy and Canada. It is an introduction to the circular economy concepts and landscape, written for both government and business audiences.
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| 21 Feb, 2018 |
Towards a Collaborative Strategy for Municipal Natural Asset Management: Private Lands This report highlights how local governments can include private land and private landowners in a comprehensive municipal natural asset management framework. |
| 18 Feb, 2018 |
Local Governments Taking Action on EV Charging in New Builds The District of Squamish, City of Richmond and City of Port Coquitlam all recently passed new bylaws requiring some percentage of new parking spaces in residential buildings to have EV charging. |
| 18 Feb, 2018 |
North Shore Governments Team Up for “Efficient New Home Zone” As of July 1, 2018, the District of West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the District of North Vancouver will require that all Part 9 new-home builders meet the requirements of Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code. |
| 13 Feb, 2018 |
New Report: Climate Change and Cities The Urban Climate Change Research Network (UCCRN) has finalized its Second Assessment Report on climate change and cities, and now presents its Summary Report for City Leaders. |
| 07 Feb, 2018 |
Advancing Municipal Natural Asset Management: The Town of Gibsons’ experience in financial planning & reporting The Town of Gibsons recently released Advancing Municipal Natural Asset Management document, produced in partnership with the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) team to share Gibsons’ experience in developing a natural asset management strategy so that other local governments may refine and replicate their approach. |
| 06 Feb, 2018 |
Announcing the 2018 Sustainable Communities Award winners FCM's Sustainable Communities Awards celebrate the most innovative environmental initiatives in Canadian cities and communities of all sizes. Through these awards, FCM recognizes and celebrates sustainability leaders and trailblazers in municipalities across Canada. Fidn out who are the recipients of FCM’s 2018 Sustainable Communities Awards. |
