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| 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. |
| 01 Feb, 2018 |
Upcoming Course in Community Energy Management Community Energy Association is partnering with BC Institute of Technology to deliver the six online courses that qualify students to write the certification exam in Community Energy Management. Next course, Community-Based Renewable Energy starts Feb. 14 – Mar. 23, 2018. |
| 01 Feb, 2018 |
CEA 2018 Funding Guide Released
The Community Energy Association has just released its updated funding guide. Learn about various grants and loans that are available to financially support their climate change and energy initiatives.
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| 31 Jan, 2018 |
Smart Communities Challenge Webinars
ICF Canada will be hosting the free Webinar, featuring Purdue Professor Roberto Gallardo and ICF’s Executive Director, Robert Bell, who will be joined by panelists from across British Columbia. John G. Jung, ICF’s Chairman and Co-Founder and Susan Stanford, Executive Lead, Ministry of Citizens' Services, Victoria, BC will co-moderate the session.
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| 24 Jan, 2018 |
Enhanced BikeBC and B.C. Air Access programs support green transportation, safer communities This year, communities throughout British Columbia will get new opportunities to make local transportation safer, greener and more affordable, thanks to enhancements made to the Province’s BikeBC and B.C. Air Access programs. |
| 17 Jan, 2018 |
Changes to FCM MCIP Grants FCM has recently announced a change to receiving grant applications for its Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP). |
| 16 Jan, 2018 |
The Ville de Montréal and ICLEI are seeking solutions - circular economy The Ville de Montréal, in collaboration with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Climate CoLab, just launched an international contest on circular economy! |
| 09 Jan, 2018 |
GCC Communiqué - BC Recycling Regulation and changes to the Green Communities Committee Carbon Neutral Framework In May 2014, under the BC Recycling Regulation, responsibility for end-of-life management of residential packaging and printed paper shifted to the businesses that produce these materials. |
| 03 Jan, 2018 |
Province invests in community-owned clean energy projects The Province is supporting local governments and First Nations investments in projects that will lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead to more affordable and sustainable community infrastructure. |
