More Climate-Action Funding Coming To Communities Throughout B.C.

Local governments and Modern Treaty Nations will soon be able to begin work on larger climate-action projects, protecting communities for the next generation of British Columbians.

“Local communities are key partners in our fight against climate change, and many sources of emissions, as well as the resulting impacts, are local in nature,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

“By providing the next three years of Local Government Climate Action Program funding upfront this year, we can build a more sustainable and climate-friendly future for British Columbians. This funding change will allow B.C. communities to accelerate their climate-action goals, knowing that the resource backing is secured, benefiting both people and the environment that support secure communities.”

As part of Budget 2024, the Government of B.C. is providing nearly $72 million to communities through the program, which supports communities to lower their emissions, transition to clean-energy sources and prepare for a changing climate.

Instead of disbursing the funds annually, the Province is providing three years’ funding in a lump sum.

To see the full release, visit Government of British Columbia.