The governments of Canada and British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) signed a historic tripartite framework agreement to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitats, and species at risk in the province. The Framework Agreement enables action rooted in recognition of First Nations title and rights to reach BC and Canada's goal of protecting thirty percent of lands in BC by 2030. The Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches the commitments of the Government of British Columbia. |
Please join the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) virtual session to learn about women's efforts at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28). WECAN virtual session will report on negotiations, share highlights, report releases, calls to action, and demands from women globally—speakers to be announced. |
Please sign the COP28 Organization Sign-on Letter: Ensure Indigenous Peoples' Rights are Secured in the "Green" transition. Cultural Survival calls for governments and corporations to respect the right to Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC), as outlined in UNDRIP and ILO Convention 169. In the context of the growing demand for minerals mined for green energy technologies. To ensure responsible and equitable environmental and social practices on the land. |
Sistering Indigenous and Western Science (SINEWS) is a paid mentorship program intended to increase the representation and participation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women in science-related disciplines and research. |
Pairs of female-identifying students, one of which must be Indigenous, will propose, develop, implement and report research projects relevant to community needs and are supported within the mandate of Natural Resources Canada (NRACan) for a 4-8 month term position. |
Energy Management Training Agreement |
BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council (FNEMC) intends to deliver a customized Community Energy Management Capacity Building and Training Program (the Program). The Program aims to provide designated members of First Nations communities in BC (Energy Champions) with the essential skills, knowledge, and in-house capacity to lead energy efficiency and climate action initiatives effectively. To support participation, the program will provide a monthly stipend of $1000 to participants during the six-month training period. |
BC Hydro's Indigenous Communities Conservation Program (ICCP) includes programs offered to help improve the efficiency of homes in Indigenous communities. The two programs funding ranges from $100,000 to $1,000,000 and include: |
- ICCP Home Energy Checkup offer includes free energy-saving products, salary support, and training for community members and/or staff to install the energy-saving products and assess the home for additional energy efficiency opportunities.
- ICCP Home Energy Upgrades Rebates offer funding and installation training support for Indigenous communities making larger energy upgrades to homes in their community, like windows, ventilation, water heating, etc.
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The Community Resiliency Plan (CRP) is intended to reduce the risk of wildfires and mitigate their impacts on BC communities. The program is structured to fund FiresSmart activities in eligible communities throughout BC. Funding can range from $100,000 to $ 1,000,000. |
The Sustainable Grants Development (SGD) program stream provides funding of up to $200,000 for projects that increase public awareness and share best practices or lessons aimed at supporting or enhancing Canada's progress on the 2030 Agenda. The supported activities include fostering new or established partnerships, supporting or enhancing the 2030 Agenda, and incorporating Indigenous and local knowledge into approaches or efforts aimed at achieving the 2030 Agenda. |
The SGD program's Contributions stream supports the federal implementation of the 2030 Agenda by funding projects that localize SDGs in communities. Funded projects will adapt, employ, monitor and report the performance of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development at the local level, with funding of up to $900,000. |
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is accepting proposals for the Empowering Indigenous Peoples and Enhancing Climate Adaptation initiative providing funding up to $185,000 for environmental projects in North American communities. The goal is to work with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to recognize, apply, and protect traditional and Indigenous knowledge systems. |
The Emissions Gap Report (EGR) is an annual report published by UN Environment Program to highlight the progress made in the annual Climate negotiations. The report tracks the difference between global emissions and the commitments made by individual countries. The EGR emphasizes the need for all nations to increase their efforts in implementing low-carbon economic development strategies. |
The Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development submitted reports to the Parliament of Canada to audit and monitor the progress of greenhouse reduction targets. Unfortunately, Canada is still far from meeting its targets and emissions are significantly higher than in 1990 when efforts first developed. This audit serves as a benchmark to hold the government accountable and support the shift in decision-making to meet the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% below the 2005 level by 2030. |
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