BC Organizations

Source: Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium

The PCIC has produced high-resolution maps of the likely effects of climate change in BC.

Jim Hoggan of the public relations firm Hoggan and Associates has put together a website to take a closer look at the small but vocal group that is promoting the idea that there is ongoing scientific debate about climate change.

Since 1991, BEST has been offering innovative programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and to inform people about the environmental, health and community issues surrounding transportation. Our programs encourage and motivate people to cycle, walk, carpool, and use public transit more often.

Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association

Provides information on wind farming production, climate change policy issues, sustainable energy, conference dates, and links to other related associations.

CFDC of Greater Trail provides information on sources of funding and support for community development in BC. Most of the programs listed are funding-oriented, however, programs that provide other forms of support and assistance are also included. The primary focus is support for social, economic, and environmental community development initiatives in rural areas, however the programs are not necessarily exclusive to rural. Contact information for each program is provided to facilitate direct access to current and updated program information.

CivicInfo BC is an award-winning, co-operative information service for those who work, or have an interest in British Columbia's local government sector. The main goal of CivicInfo BC is to facilitate the free and open exchange of local government information, which is done primarily through this web site. CivicInfo BC also has an extensive listing of grants available for BC local governments.

The Local Government Grants database is a joint initiative of the Local Government Management Association of BC and CivicInfo BC, with support from the Ministry of Community Services and Union of BC Municipalities.

Source: Vancouver, BC: International Centre for Sustainable Cities (ICSC)

Operational arm of Vancouver's Sustainable Cities Foundation. Focuses on sustainable urban development by demonstrating Canadian experience and technology. Includes information on topics such as urban greening.

The Pembina Institute is an independent, not-for-profit environmental policy research and education organization with a specific focus on energy and climate change. They also provide fee-for-service consulting assistance to local governments.

Source: Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC)

Association of professional planners in British Columbia and the Yukon. Website provides information for planners including a newsletter and job announcements.

Smart Growth BC is a provincial non-governmental organization devoted to fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible land use and development. Working with community groups, businesses, municipalities and the public, we advocate for the creation of more livable communities in British Columbia.

Source: Victoria Transport Policy Institute (VTPI)

Tool for evaluating the full costs of land transportation. Estimates user costs, government expenses, and environmental and social costs from specific travel activities. Can be used to estimate cost changes that are likely to result from a particular trend, policy, plan or program. Intended for regional and local planning, policy analysis, TDM and transit program evaluation, and other transportation decision making applications.