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Canada Fails to Show Climate Leadership at COP30 While Advancing Carbon-Intensive Agenda at Home
November 27, 2025 (Lheidli T’enneh Territory/Prince George, BC) – The BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is calling on Canada and British Columbia to take immediate, decisive action following another global climate summit that failed to deliver the ambition needed to ensure a livable planet for present and future generations. COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, […]
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Province releases independent review of CleanBC
Nov. 26, 2025 VICTORIA – The Province has released the final report from the independent review of CleanBC, B.C.’s climate plan. The review was led by independent climate-policy experts Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz, and was informed by feedback from people and communities throughout the province, including Indigenous partners, local governments, industry, non-profits and the […]
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Genomics projects tackle climate threats to BC fish and marine ecosystems
November 24, 2025 Vancouver, BC – As ocean temperatures continue to rise, the stress of climate change is affecting marine life and their food sources and throwing fragile ecosystems into crisis. This isn’t just an ecological problem. It impacts the livelihood of Indigenous communities and poses a direct challenge to BC’s $1.1 billion fisheries and […]
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Resilience Climate Action Network: Training Scan
November 18, 2025 The RCAN Training Scan highlights educational resources for First Nations communities that focus on climate adaptation and resilience. The Resilience Climate Action Network (RCAN) program—co-led by CFN and the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society (FNESS)—aims to support Indigenous capacity to protect their communities, territories, culture, health and wellbeing from the impacts of […]
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Nisga’a Nation’s bold action related to climate and energy has been recognized through an award for its climate leadership in housing and transportation.
September 26, 2025 A panel of judges chose Nisga’a Lisims Government as one of seven communities to win Climate & Energy Action Awards announced today at the annual Union of BC Municipalities convention in Victoria. Judges said: “Nisga’a Nation has shown extraordinary foresight and determination in addressing both climate mitigation and adaptation, while ensuring community […]
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Smithers to Join Historic Mobilization for Climate, Indigenous, Migrant, and Workers’ Justice – CFNR Network
Sep 15, 2025 Smithers is set to be part of a historic, nation-wide mobilization this Saturday, September 20, as communities across Canada rally for climate justice, Indigenous rights, migrant rights, and workers’ rights. The action coincides with the federal government’s preparations for the fall budget and aims to hold the government accountable for its policies […]
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Government of Canada invests in climate action at Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada August 26, 2025 – Burnaby, British Columbia Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of $2.5 million to support Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District energy project. The Parliamentary Secretary was joined by the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and […]
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Climate Strike in Vancouver: SFU CMNS Perspective – Simon Fraser University
August 18, 2025 Last month around 100,000 people turned up on the streets of Vancouver to take a stand on climate change. Participants of all ages gathered near Vancouver City Hall for the noon rally and an hour later marched across the Cambie Bridge towards downtown Vancouver. The walk culminated at the Vancouver Public Library […]
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The Government of Canada invests over $14.4 million to empower young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada July 22, 2025 From protecting our wildlife to conserving our forested areas, young Canadians play a big part in tackling climate change. Still, they can be better equipped to do so through enhanced access to resources and environmental education. We are committed to providing young people with the knowledge and […]
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Heiltsuk Nation is building for the climate crisis – The Narwhal
July 15, 2025 This story is part of Habitat, a series from The Narwhal which looks at how communities are working to address the housing and climate change crises simultaneously A steady stream of people come and go from the dock that sits in the middle of the Wágḷísḷa waterfront. Commonly known as Bella Bella, […]
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