The Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) provides local governments and Modern Treaty Nations with predictable and stable funding. This funding supports local climate action that reduces emissions and prepares communities for the impacts of a changing climate.
LGCAP supports local climate action to help B.C.:
LGCAP provides funding for local governments and Modern Treaty Nations to plan and implement climate action that will:
The program is designed to:
As part of the program, funding recipients will be required to report on their actions.
Engagement sessions were held across B.C. from January to March 2023 to develop program reporting requirements. The requirements are based on input from participants from over 200 local government and Modern Treaty Nation staff.
For step-by-step instructions about the program, eligibility, and reporting requirements, read the Program Guide (PDF, 816KB).
This program will:
To be eligible for the 2023 funding year, applicants are required to:
Over the next year, the Province will work with local governments and Modern Treaty Nations to determine reporting requirements and program design for LGCAP 2024.
Modern Treaty Nations are eligible for the LGCAP.
The Province supports other Indigenous communities outside of Modern Treaty Nations with climate action funding through programs, such as:
For more information on the full range of funding opportunities available to Indigenous communities and local governments, visit the BC Community Climate Funding Guide.
During the reporting period, applicants must complete and submit the required online survey
Introductory webinars provide more information about:
Webinars were held to meet unique community needs:
A dedicated webinar on corporate measurement was held.
For more information on how to report corporate GHG emissions, see the webinar recording and the webinar questions and answers.
The Climate Leadership Symposium for B.C. local governments and public sector organizations was held in Kamloops on October 18 and 19, 2023. This included:
View the symposium presentations.
Before the reporting period opens, each local government and Modern Treaty Nation will receive an email with instructions on how to:
The online survey must be submitted by July 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM (PDT).
Publicly post the form and survey by September 30, 2023.
Information collected enables the Province to track progress, highlight climate leadership and advance action by including local government and Modern Treaty Nations emissions reporting data in the 2023 annual Climate Change Accountability Report (PDF, 8.5MB).
All information gathered will help to:
The Province will support local governments and Modern Treaty Nations with completing reporting requirements. Requests for support can be directed to LGCAP@gov.bc.ca.
As part of the program, the Province gathers information from participants through an annual survey. This report summarizes data gathered from participants and provides insights into the range of actions that program participants have taken to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. These actions highlight the ongoing leadership, achievements, and experiences of B.C. communities across a range of areas such as land use planning, climate adaptation, buildings, transportation, waste, water and energy.
Summary reports illustrate:
LGCAP summary reports:
This newsletter provides updates to LGCAP participants and includes climate initiative shout-outs, key dates and events, and more.
If you would like to showcase your work, please contact us.
While the LGCAP is new, see below previous local climate funding initiatives that serve as examples of how LGCAP funding can support your community:
Questions? Concerns? Contact: LGCAP@gov.bc.ca