Climate Action Program

Bowen Island Municipality has resumed its work to develop and initiate a Climate Action Program that addresses:

Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Community energy planning
Corporate carbon neutrality
Feasibility of an on-island composting facility
Mitigation of and adaptation to water shortages
Transportation alternatives
Support for community-based initiatives related to climate action
Other emerging climate-related issues

Bowen Island Community Energy Emissions Plan - Received by Council at its December 12, 2016 meeting.

2017 CEEP Implementation Report - approved by Council at its February 27, 2017 meeting.

Bowen Island Climate Action Revenue Incentive Reports

As a signatory to the BC Climate Action Charter, Bowen Island is required to file an annual Climate Action Revenue Incentive Report (CARIP). This document lists corporate and community actions.

Climate Conversations

These workshops have brought together community members, council, and invited speakers on topics related to climate action. Rough notes and presentations follow:

March 30, 2019: Sea Level Rise Workshop presented by Living Oceans, sponsored by Islands Trust

September 7, 2018: Conservation Development

November 5, 2017: BC Energy Step Code by James Glave

November 5, 2017: Electric Vehicle Update by James Glave

April 2, 2017: The Magic of Soils by Professor Phil Gregory

January 25, 2017: Community Energy & Emissions Plan Discussion

August 13, 2015: Feedback for Climate Leadership Team

March 3, 2016: Review of the Climate Leadership Team’s Recommendations to Government

April 4, 2016: Phil Gregory’s Presentation on Solar Panels

April 25, 2016: How We Report on Our Carbon Neutral Progress – 2015 CARIP Report Development

June 27, 2016: Heat Pumps (Video)