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We are the City of Vancouver's environmental sustainability page. We invite you to join the conversation from February through April 2020.

In response to recent warnings from United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Vancouver is currently looking at ways to accelerate Vancouver’s climate work fivefold. Staff are working with partners, academia, businesses, environmental non-government organizations, youth, residents, to develop the Climate Emergency action plan and will bring it back to Council in October of 2020. Join us to keep up to date on the ways you will be able to participate. Vancouver.ca/climateemergency

If you’re looking for Vancouver’s broader environmental work, check out Vancouver.ca/greenestcity

10/23/2026

Check out the October edition of our newly renamed newsletter, Climate News! In this edition:
🚸 Go car-free with School Streets
🎉 Celebrate 10 years of Adopt a Catch Basin
☔ Become a Rainspector and learn about Rain Gardens

🔗Find it here: https://bit.ly/4z7x3GE

09/23/2026

🌱 The City of Vancouver is now accepting expressions of interest for the 2027 Community Climate Action Grant.

📅 Expressions of interest are open now until October 1.

🔗 Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4g3Vjkr

09/14/2026

📚🚌 School is back in session and it's one of the busiest travel times of the year.

Choosing transit, walking, cycling, or rolling can help reduce traffic, lower emissions and make our city more livable. 🌎

Visit our website to learn more about how you can commute sustainably: https://bit.ly/4yySNKZ

09/09/2026

🌱 The City of Vancouver is now accepting expressions of interest for the 2027 Community Climate Action Grant.

📅 Expressions of interest are open now until October 1.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g3Vjkr

09/02/2026

Young trees need extra care to thrive, especially during Vancouver's dry summer months. 💧☀️

When you adopt a tree, you can:

💧 Water during dry weather
🌳 Support our urban forest
🌡️ Help cool neighbourhoods
🦜 Support wildlife habitat

While the Park Board waters newly planted trees during their first two summers, extra watering helps them grow stronger roots and become healthier, more resilient trees. A few buckets of water each week can make a lasting difference. 💚🌲🚶‍♀️

🔗 Learn more about how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3YPE4fk

08/27/2026

Don't miss our final workshop of the year! Join the City of Vancouver’s Zero Waste Ambassador program and help make recycling in your apartment or condo building a success story! We'll provide the training, tools, and resources you need to get started.

✅ No experience needed
✅ Free training and resources
✅Flexible volunteer commitment

The last workshop of the year is on Sept 26. Register here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/44w7sLj

08/25/2026

🏡 Looking for a more comfortable, energy-efficient home?

The BC Home Energy Planner is a free online tool that is your path to home efficiency! 🌿

✅ Discover your home's energy score
✅ Explore upgrade options tailored to your home
✅ Find rebates and financial support programs
✅ Lower energy bills and reduce your climate impact

The BC Home Energy Planner is part of CleanBC, the Province of British Columbia's plan to reduce carbon pollution and build a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Learn more: BCHomeEnergyPlanner.ca

08/20/2026

Want to get involved in local climate action? Become a Seeding Stewardship volunteer! 🤝

🌿 Care for local green spaces
🦋 Support biodiversity
🌳 Help cool neighbourhoods
💚 Connect with your community

Healthy urban nature helps Vancouver adapt to climate change while creating greener, more vibrant neighbourhoods for everyone.

☀️🌱🍃 Grab your gloves and join us outdoors: https://bit.ly/3VAKsoA

08/18/2026

🔥🏡 Save energy, stay comfortable, and unlock extra rebates this fall.

BC Hydro customers who complete and pay for an eligible air source heat pump installation between August 1 and October 31, 2026 may be eligible for:

✅ Up to $1,000 in bonus rebates

🎉 A chance to win 1 of 3 prizes worth $5,000

Heat pumps provide efficient heating and cooling while helping cut carbon pollution . 🌡️❄️☀️

⏰ Funding is limited and available first come, first served.

📅 Apply by November 30, 2026.

🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/4znWswA

Address

453 W 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
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http://empli.fi/greenestcity

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