1. Regaining Climate Leadership in B.C.
March 15th, 2016
Regaining Climate Leadership in B.C.
A review of global renewable energy trends and B.C.’s climate leadership recommendations
Merran Smith | Executive Director

14. The Problem in British Columbia – Carbon Pollution is Going Up
B.C.’s carbon pollution is going up – so we asked ourselves
What policies do we need to drive down this pollution
What does this mean for the Economy?
What does this mean for jobs?
What does this mean for the individual?

17. Mining, forestry and agriculture can compete as we drive down emissions

21. How we Get There: Three Part Policy Package
Carbon Price
Investment
Standards

22. Standards

25. Leadership Team
Government
Communities
Academics
First Nations
Industry
NGO and Environment

26. Objectives of the team achieve B.C.’s legislated reduction targets,
maintain a strong economy
mitigate negative impacts on vulnerable populations; and,
maintain B.C.’s reputation as a global leader on climate policy.

27. Three Part Policy Package
Carbon Price
Investment
Standards

28. The Process Feb. March April May June
Public Consultations - Until March 25th
Industry Sector Consultations
Ministry Policy Development
Cabinet Working Group

29. What you can do
Submit comments on the climate leadership plan (
Write your MLA
Write an op-ed or opinion piece in your local newspaper
Host events
Share your climate leadership plan material through your networks (twitter, facebook and )