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Environmental Quality Branch CLIMATE CHANGE
1. British Columbia's Climate Change Plan See: B.C. Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2001-2004 (section 2, below)
Weather, Climate and the Future: B.C.'s Plan will guide the province's approach as it works with the federal government, industry, local government and individuals to address climate change. The plan's target is to maintain the province's ranking of third-lowest per-capita greenhouse gas emissions. The plan also outlines 40 actions that will lead the province's efforts in this regard. Already, progress has been made on 30 of these actions. Weather,
Climate and the Future: B.C.'s Plan
Premier
Campbell wrote this letter to former Prime Minister Chrétien,
outlining B.C.'s five major areas of concern to be addressed
in the development of the Kyoto Protocol implementation
plan.
Provincial
and Territorial Statement on Climate Change Policy In October
2002, the provinces and territories agreed upon guiding principles
for the development of a national climate change plan. This
document outlines the 12 principles that the provinces and territories
submitted to the federal government as the basis for collaborative
development of a national plan.
This opinion editorial calls on the federal government to develop a fair and affordable Kyoto plan for addressing climate change, which supports jobs and investments, and sustains Canada's economy.
In this
report, the B.C. Climate Change Economic Impacts Panel (an independent
advisory panel) makes recommendations on the development of
a B.C. climate change action plan.
Development
and Analysis of Alternative GHG Emission Allocations This report
provides an analysis of how British Columbia industries could
be affected by greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allocations under
the proposed federal domestic emission trading/covenant mechanism
for emission reductions. Providing a basis for future discussions,
the report identifies potential fairness concepts for emission
allocations to industries covered by such a mechanism.
This report
outlines the significant greenhouse gas emission reductions
measures taken by B.C.'s forest industry before the Kyoto Protocol
was signed. It also discusses the economic implications of a
proposed further 15% reduction by the 2008-2010 Kyoto Protocol
reporting period.
NEW B.C. Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2001-2004 This is the latest Government of B.C. progress report submitted to the Canadian Standard Association's (CSA's) voluntary Greenhouse Gas Registries. It sets out government commitments and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from government operations.
The Greenhouse Gas Action Guide is a compilation of straightforward and cost-effective GHG-reduction initiatives. It is meant to help local governments carry out immediate actions to decrease greenhouse gases. This ministry was a partner in developing the guide, with Environment Canada, Western Economic Diversification, the GVRD, the Fraser Basin Council, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Community Energy Association. Feedback from local government staff is encouraged.
BC
Climate Exchange The B.C. (British Columbia) Climate Exchange connects the many organizations in B.C. involved in education and outreach on climate change and related issues such as energy efficiency, green buildings, transportation, and sustainable industry. The website includes resources, tools and information for:
This study explores the present practice and potential for integrating three community-based planning processes into one. These three processes are: air quality management planning, greenhouse gas action planning and community energy planning. The
body of the report highlights "lessons learned" from
12 jurisdictions and makes recommendations for a basic integration
framework. The extensive appendices provide the opportunity
to explore relevant information, particularly each case study,
in greater detail.
(First Annual) Progress
Report: Canada's First National Business Plan Visit this site for the first report on how Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments have moved to implement the measures outlined in the First National Business Plan. The First National Business Plan is the first in a series of annually updated, three-year business plans to carry out the National Implementation Strategy on Climate Change. The National Implementation Strategy is the general framework under which Canada will reduce greenhouse gases and address climate change. British Columbia's actions are included throughout the report.
This
progress report describes the British Columbia government's
actions taken to meet its commitment to reducing greenhouse
gas emissions from its own operations by 16%, between 2000 and
2005. The Voluntary
Challenge and Registry is a not-for profit partnership established
by Canada's environment and energy ministers. Workshop
Proceedings: Adapting to Climate Change in Northern British
Columbia This
workshop brought together scientists,
resource managers, and community and business stakeholders
to review the current knowledge of climate change in northern
British Columbia. Another goal was to discuss vulnerabilities,
opportunities, information needs, and next steps towards strengthening
adaptive capacity in the region. C-CAIRN
BC (Canadian
Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network) co-sponsored
the workshop. This
conference addressed the past and projected
future impacts of climate change, and the ways in which coastal
communities and resource managers in the Pacific Northwest
can prepare and adapt. It was sponsored by the Air and Waste
Management Association, the B.C. Ministry of Environment (Water,
Air and Climate Change Branch), the Canadian Climate Impacts
and Adaptation Research Network (C-CAIRN
BC) and the Capital Regional
District.
Workshop
Summary: Implications of Climate Change in British Columbia's
Southern Interior Forests (Canadian Mountains Institute
of Applied Ecology website) At
this workshop, participants heard what climate models have
to say about the future regional climate and the
potential implications for flora, fauna and ecosystems.
Participants also learned how to begin planning
for
the effects of climate change.
Living on the Edge is an investigative
study of the Lang Creek watershed. It evaluates
recent impacts of warm stream temperatures on salmonids
in the
creek, and estimates
the impacts of climate change on salmonids.
It also forecasts
the impacts of climate warming and climatic cycles on
future stream
temperatures in Lang Creek. And it develops
water-temperature objectives for protecting drinking
water
and aquatic
life.
This is a comprehensive report on the impacts of climate change in Canada, and adaptation measures.
Columbia
Basin and Northern B.C. Adaptation and Impact Workshops: Summaries
of Proceedings In 2003, the Environmental Quality Branch (then the Water, Air and Climate Change Branch) funded two workshops on climate change impacts and adaptation, in cooperation with C-CIARN BC and local partner organizations. The summaries of the Columbia Basin and Northern B.C. workshops proceedings are now available. They also provide a good introduction to some of the issues related to impacts and adaptation in B.C.. Workshop
Summaries: Climate
Change in the Columbia Basin (Columbia Mountains Institute
website)
HTML version
Note: Environmental indicators are measuring sticks that track the results achieved by governments, industries and individuals to protect and improve the environment. Climate,
Nature, People: Indicators of Canada's Changing Climate
(CCME) Climate,
Nature, People: Indicators of Canada’s Changing
Climate
is
produced
by
the
Canadian
Council
of
Ministers
of
the
Environment
(CCME).
It
describes
12
climate
change
indicators,
documents
changes
in
these
indicators
during
the
20th
century,
and
identifies
the
potential
implications
of
such
changes.
Greenhouse gas emissions are the indicator selected by the federal government and its partners to track progress and be held accountable in addressing climate change. Canada's 2003 GHG emissions were 32% above the target set for the 2008-2012 period under the Kyoto Protocol.
TV Series — Global
Warning: Climate Change and B.C. This three-part TV documentary looks at climate change and its implications for British Columbia. It also focuses on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and how we might have to adapt to climate change. It was produced by the Knowledge Network, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Government of Canada, BC Lung Association, Greater Vancouver Regional District and BC Gas. To view the documentary, visit the Knowledge Network's website.
A series of seven posters depicting the regional impacts of climate change in Canada, including Southwestern B.C.. The site includes fact sheets on specific climate change topics and a teacher's guide. The B.C. poster was a joint project of Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada, Simon Fraser University, the Ministry of Environment (then the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection), the Greater Vancouver Regional District and other agencies.
Responding
to Global Climate Change in the British Columbia and Yukon Region
(Executive Summary) This report by Environment Canada and the Ministry of Environment (then the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection) is one of eight in the "Canada Country Study: Climate Impacts and Adaptation" series. The report projects that climate change could result in an increased frequency of floods and droughts in southern British Columbia, and disruptions to forests, fisheries and wildlife throughout B.C. and the Yukon.
Publications in this website focus on the impact of climate change on B.C. forests, forest management in response to climate change, as well as elements of the Kyoto Protocol that deal with forests and carbon sinks.
Indicators
of Climate Change for British Columbia, 2002 Indicators of Climate Change, 2002 documents how temperature, precipitation, and some related physical and biological systems changed in B.C. during the last 100 years. The trends suggest that many regions of B.C. are starting to feel the early impacts of climate change.
State of environment (SOE) indicators report on how healthy (or unhealthy) the different aspects of the environment are, such as climate, air, water, fish and wildlife. These indicators show the impacts our activities are having on the environment. They also report on the effectiveness of our efforts to address environmental problems. In this way, SOE indicators help provide the basis for informed decision making about actions different sectors of society should take to protect the environment. Climate Change in British Columbia
2000 British
Columbia Emissions Inventory of Criteria Air Contaminants: Methods
and Calculations This report
describes the methods and calculations used to compile the 2000
emission inventory for B.C.. The criteria air contaminants in
this inventory are: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur
oxides, volatile organic compounds and particulate matter (with
PM10 and PM2.5 breakdowns). Inventory
summaries are in the appendices.
Workshop
on Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading The B.C. Greenhouse Gas Forum sponsored a workshop on greenhouse gas emission trading in June 2001. Here are the presentations, along with the workshop agenda, registration list and a short biography of each speaker.
The Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Trading Pilot is designed to test the effectiveness of emission reduction trading for greenhouse gases in the Canadian context. This pilot is a partnership between the Canadian federal government, a number of provinces, industry, labour and environmental groups.
Clean
Air Day Posterback: This information comes from the back of the 2003 Clean Air Day poster. It focuses on energy, and how it affects air quality and our life. It also explains what individuals and individuals can do to reduce emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, which will help to improve air quality and control greenhouse gases. To
print the text at 100% sizing, use legal (8 ½" x
14") paper. If you print on 8 ½" x 11"
paper, the text sizing will be reduced to 94%.
Climate Change, Air Quality and You comes from the back of the Clean Air Day 2001 posters. The posterback focuses on:
For information and resources on using climate change as a teaching theme, go to the Wild BC site.
The
Hybrid Experience Report (Fraser
Basin Council, Fleet Challenge BC website) Hybrid electric vehicles (hybrids) are a new technology that combines the internal combustion engine of a conventional vehicle with a rechargeable battery and electric motor. The Hybrid Experience Report documents the real-world performance of 100 hybrids. The report includes information and easy-to-use calculators to help buyers make choices based on fuel savings, emission reduction, and overall cost.
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