B.C. is taking action

We have accomplished a lot with our CleanBC plan. But the scale of the climate emergency we are living through demands that we act with even greater urgency. That’s why we are scaling up measures that are working and introducing new ideas so we can meet our ambitious climate targets.

B.C. Government’s role

The Province’s main role is to develop programs and set policies. We also give funding and provide support to our partners.

We partner with:

Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations

Local and regional governments

The Federal government

Utilities such as BC Hydro and FortisBC

Transit authorities such as TransLink and BC Transit

Crown corporations such as BC Ferries and BC Housing

Industry

Universities

Businesses

Not-for-profit programs

CleanBC strategies

B.C. is a leader in taking strong action to protect and preserve our environment. We continue to set ambitious targets and introduce new ideas to address climate change. We’ve gotten input on our approach from people throughout the province, including Indigenous leaders and climate experts.

We used that feedback to set two strategies:

The B.C. government publishes a report each year outlining progress on climate action. Review B.C.’s latest Climate Change Accountability report [8.47MB PDF].

B.C. Government’s actions

We’re working to slow climate change and address its impacts in many parts of life.

Buildings and communities

Economy, energy and industry

Indigenous and government collaboration

Preparing ecosystems

Transportation

Indigenous and government collaboration

We’re working together to reduce pollution and help B.C. adapt to a changing climate.

We’re working together to reduce pollution and help B.C. adapt to a changing climate.
Preparing ecosystems

We’re protecting ecosystems and making it easier to reduce and reuse waste. We’re helping farms and forestry use clean energy and prepare for climate change.

We’re protecting ecosystems and making it easier to reduce and reuse waste. We’re helping farms and forestry use clean energy and prepare for climate change.
Buildings and communities

Energy keeps our society running. Right now, we rely on fossil fuels for most of our energy needs.

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Economy, energy and industry

We’re helping people and companies move to clean energy options.

We’re helping people and companies move to clean energy options.
Transportation

We’re supporting cleaner ways to get around and getting roads and railways ready for climate change.

We’re supporting cleaner ways to get around and getting roads and railways ready for climate change.

Buildings and communities

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CleanBC Better Homes and Better Buildings

Making heating, ventilation, insulation and other energy efficiency upgrades more affordable for homeowners and businesses.

Better Homes

Better Buildings

Education, Incentives

Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund

Funding the largest shoreline debris clean-up in B.C. history and removing abandoned or wrecked boats in coastal communities.

B.C. is taking action

We’re introducing new measures so we can meet our emissions targets by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050

B.C. Government’s role

CleanBC strategies

B.C. Government’s actions

Indigenous and government collaboration

Preparing ecosystems

Buildings and communities

Economy, energy and industry

Transportation

Current actions

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CleanBC Better Homes and Better Buildings

Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund

CleanBC Plastics Action Fund

CleanBC Communities Fund

Wood First Initiative

Organics Infrastructure Program

BC Energy Step Code (Net Zero Energy Ready by 2032)

Energy Retrofits for Social Housing

CleanBC Building Innovation Fund

Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR)

Low Carbon Resilient Public Sector Buildings

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Passenger Electric Vehicle Rebates – Go Electric BC

Extreme Weather Preparedness and Water Infrastructure for Agriculture

Hydrogen Fleets Program – Go Electric BC

Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Supply Standard

Speciality Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) Program for Businesses – Go Electric BC

Specialty Use Vehicle Incentive (SUVI) Program for Individuals – Go Electric BC

Public EV Charger Program – Go Electric BC

Net-Zero for New Industry by 2050

Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program – Go Electric BC

Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund

CleanBC Plastics Action Fund

CleanBC Communities Fund

Home and Workplace EV Charger Rebates – Go Electric BC

Forest Landscape Planning

Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) Program – Go Electric BC

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

B.C. Air Access Program (BCAAP)

Adaptation Skills for Professionals

Orphan Site Reclamation Fund

Responding to Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia

Reducing Methane in Natural Gas Production

Using Waste Wood

Climate Resilient Resource Roads

Updating the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation

CleanBC Industrial Electrification Rates and Fund

CleanBC Industry Fund

Wood First Initiative

Organics Infrastructure Program

Agritech action agreement with the Netherlands

BC Energy Step Code (Net Zero Energy Ready by 2032)

Energy Retrofits for Social Housing

CleanBC Building Innovation Fund

Lower Mainland Freight Trucks and Port Operations

Hydrogen Fuelling Program

Forest Carbon Initiative

Agricultural Weather Monitoring Network

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Protecting Our Coasts

Climate Change Guidance for Land Use Planning

Wildfire Risk Reduction and Cultural and Prescribed Burning

Local Government Climate Action

Climate Change Resilience Partnerships

Indigenous Climate Engagement

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

Indigenous Climate Resilience Capacity-Building Pilot Project

Community Resiliency Investment Program

Public EV Charger Program – Go Electric BC

Community Climate Funding Guide

CleanBC Communities Fund

Provincial Climate Risk Assessment

Floodplain Mapping

Forecasting and Real-Time Information on Flood and Drought

Hydroclimatological Program Expansion

Modernizing Land Use Planning

Provincial Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment