Climate Action#
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with far-reaching impacts on our environment, economy, and society. Recognizing this, the provincial government has developed the StrongerBC plan, which sets out a vision for climate action in B.C.
Key Initiatives#
Cleaning up B.C.’s coastlines: Eight new beach clean-up projects will help to clean 1,400 kilometres of coastline and create 630 new jobs.
Protecting B.C.’s natural diversity: This includes preserving 30% of B.C.’s natural landscapes by 2030.
New Energy Action Framework: This framework will provide certainty for industry, create good jobs, build a clean economy, respect First Nations, and protect the environment.
Meeting the demands of a growing population: Projects like the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade in Metro Vancouver will protect residents and neighbouring water ecosystems.
Growing greener travel options: An investment of \(100 million will expand active transportation networks, and an additional \)40 million will support electric vehicle projects.
Supporting climate ready communities: An investment of $1.1 billion will help people to build back better, and secure communities for future climate events.
Taking more action to care for B.C. forests: B.C. is changing how forests are managed and bringing more voices to the table, to put the full health of our forests first.
The StrongerBC plan is a comprehensive strategy for building a stronger B.C. that works for everyone. By putting people first and delivering clean, inclusive growth, the provincial government hopes to achieve its long-term goals of making life better, improving well-being, enhancing prosperity, and advancing sustainability.