Local governments

Local governments play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate through their management of buildings, transportation, water, waste and land use.

For more than a decade, local governments in B.C. have shown climate leadership through signing the Climate Action Charter (PDF, 70KB), and fulfilling Charter commitments like tracking, reporting and reducing emissions, and implementing climate action in their jurisdictions.  

By supporting local climate action, the Province can work together with local governments to achieve our shared climate goals.

Funding for local government climate action

The following funding programs and resources are designed to further local government climate action:

• Community Climate Funding Guide - A guide to climate funding for local and Indigenous communities, frequently updated with new opportunities and information from provincial, federal, and other funding sources
• CleanBC Communities Fund - Provides funding for community infrastructure projects that reduce reliance on fossil fuels, such as clean transportation, buildings, and the generation of clean energy
• Local Government Climate Action Program - Provides funding and resources for local governments and Modern Treaty Nations to take climate action aligned with CleanBC goals​

Resources for local government climate action

• View our climate action resources to support communities in reducing emissions and preparing for climate change
• View stories of communities implementing climate action across the province