Developing Climate Action Policy Exemplars for School Districts of British Columbia

Climate change is a significant challenge we’re facing today, affecting ecosystems, economies, and societies globally. In Canada, there’s a strong push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with British Columbia leading the charge through initiatives like CleanBC, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. In order to support these goals, the British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is collaborating with relevant ministries to develop a strategy for a 50% reduction in emissions. This involves investigating how school districts across BC are addressing climate action and creating exemplars to help improve climate efforts in schools. The project includes three objectives: first, to assess existing climate action policies in BC school boards; second, to develop practical examples based on successful approaches identified during the research; and third, to benchmark climate action exemplars with climate action champions. These exemplars will cover various strategies, policies, and programs tailored to different types of school districts. By adopting these examples, BC school districts can enhance their efforts to tackle climate change.

Faculty Supervisor:

Rajeev Ruparathna

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Partner:

British Columbia School Trustees Association

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

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