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AgAware BC
Websitehttp://www.agaware.bc.ca
OrganizationBC Agriculture Council
Focus onAction
Contact info.Nico Human
Dr.
E-mail: nico@agaware.bc.ca
Location875 Heritage Blvd
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3G6
Program details
AudienceGeneral, Business/industry
KeywordsAdaptation, Air quality, Climate science, Energy efficiency, Environment, Renewable energy, Sustainable industry
ResourcesReports/data, Workshops, Brochures
DescriptionWith a vision of "all British Columbians agriculturally aware", AgAware BC is helping British Columbians understand, appreciate and enjoy the benefits of agriculture in the province. Products include three videos and teacher manuals that address agri-environmental and other issues (see http://www.agaware.bc.ca/Talk/Products.html).

BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative
Websitehttp://www.bcagclimateaction.ca/
OrganizationClimate Action Initiative
Focus onKnowledge, Action
Contact info.Emily MacNair
Climate Action Initiative Coordinator
Phone: (250) 356-1666
Fax: N/A
E-mail: Emily@BCAgClimateAction.ca
LocationPO Box 8248
Victoria, BC
V8W 2Z7
Program details
AudienceBusiness/industry
KeywordsAdaptation, Economy, Energy efficiency, Funding Techniques, Sustainable industry
ResourcesReports/data, Pledge/incentive program, Tool kits, Tips for action, Case studies
DescriptionWebsite that provides information about how climate change is impacting the agricultural sector and the challenges and opportunities associated with taking action. The site features an up-to-date list of news and events from around the province on topics of interest. There is also a funding catalogue and a fact sheet series. Most importantly, the site provides extensive resources for agricultural operators on: - Management practices and climate change mitigation; - Carbon Offsets; - Clean energy production; - Energy consumption and efficiency; and - Climate change adaptation.

BC Air and Climate Change Website
Websitehttp://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/climate/ind...
OrganizationMinistry of the Environment
Focus onKnowledge, Action
Contact info.Phone: (250) 387-9932
Fax: (250) 356-7197
E-mail: air@victoria1.gov.bc.ca
LocationPO Box 9341, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V8W 9M1
Program details
AudienceGovernment and community, General, Business/industry
KeywordsClimate science, Energy efficiency, Individual actions, Renewable energy, Sustainable industry
ResourcesReports/data
DescriptionThe Air and Climate Change Website for the Water, Air and Climate Change Branch of the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection focuses on the major air quality issues facing BC and the planet. It describes the actions the Water, Air and Climate Change Branch is taking to protect the atmosphere, and how groups and individuals can help. The website provides links within and outside the Ministry on key air quality issues such as climate change, smog, vehicle and industry emissions, and particulates.

BC Sustainable Energy Association
Websitehttp://www.bcsea.org
OrganizationBC Sustainable Energy Association
Focus onKnowledge, Action
Contact info.Guy Dauncey
President
Location5 - 4217 Glanford Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8Z 4B9
Program details
AudienceGeneral, Business/industry, Government and community, Home
KeywordsAdaptation, Climate science, Community planning, Energy efficiency, Environment, Green buildings, Individual actions, Renewable energy, Sustainable industry
ResourcesInteractive tools, Brochures, Posters, Reports/data, Tips for action, Workshops
DescriptionThe BCSEA is an association of citizens, professionals and practitioners, committed to promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency in British Columbia. Our vision is a future in which all of BC's energy comes from clean, renewable, efficient sources, for electricity, transport, and all other purposes, respecting the integrity of nature and the needs of humans and other species and their habitat, both now and in future generations, and in which BC becomes a net exporter of clean, renewable energy.

BC Sustainable Energy Association in Schools
Websitehttp://www.bcsea.org/ccshowdown/
OrganizationBC Sustainable Energy Association
Focus onKnowledge, Action
Contact info.Laura Bamsey
Program Assistant
Phone: 778-785-3971
E-mail: booking@bcsea.org
LocationVancouver, BC
Program details
AudienceYouth and schools, Home, Government and community, General
Grades7, 6, 5, 4
KeywordsAdaptation, Air quality, Climate science, Economy, Effective Messages, Effective Presentations, Energy efficiency, Environment, Green buildings, Health, Individual actions, Interacting with Media, Renewable energy, Social Marketing, Sustainable industry, Transportation
ResourcesTips for action, Teaching materials, Presentations, Interactive tools, Workshops, Games/activities
DescriptionThe BCSEA is an association of citizens, professionals and practitioners, committed to promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency in British Columbia. Our vision is a future in which all of BC's energy comes from clean, renewable, efficient sources, for electricity, transport, and all other purposes, respecting the integrity of nature and the needs of humans and other species and their habitat, both now and in future generations, and in which BC becomes a net exporter of clean, renewable energy.

Burn It Smart
Websitehttp://www.canren.gc.ca/prod_serv/index....
OrganizationNatural Resources Canada
Focus onAction
Contact info.Maria Dorego-Fiore
Phone: (613) 947-5148
E-mail: burnitsmart@nrcan.gc.ca
LocationON
Program details
AudienceHome, Government and community, Business/industry
KeywordsAir quality, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Sustainable industry
ResourcesPledge/incentive program, Workshops, Case studies, Brochures
DescriptionUnder the banner of "enjoy the fire, not the smoke", Natural Resource Canada is leading a new campaign to promote safer, cleaner and more efficient wood burning practices for those who heat their homes with wood, or use it for recreational purposes. Online resources provide tips on products and practices, and workshops are being delivered nationally in collaboration with the Hearth Products and Barbeque Association of Canada (www.whpba.ca)

Carbon Offset Projects
Websitehttp://www.pacificcarbontrust.ca/
OrganizationPacific Carbon Trust
Focus onAction
Contact info.Ron Zeilstra
Director, Offset Delivery
Phone: 250 952-6793
E-mail: info@pacificcarbontrust.ca
Location6th floor, 747 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 3E9
Program details
AudienceGovernment and community, Business/industry
GradesU
KeywordsClimate science, Energy efficiency, Environment, Green buildings, Renewable energy, Sustainable industry, Transportation
ResourcesWorkshops, Presentations
DescriptionPacific Carbon Trust (PCT) is a Crown corporation established in 2008 to deliver made-in BC greenhouse gas offsets to help clients meet their carbon reduction goals and to support the growth of BC’s low-carbon economy.

Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research
Websitehttp://www.cicero.uio.no/index_e.asp
OrganizationCentre for International Climate and Environmental Research
Focus onKnowledge
Contact info.Andreas Tjernshaugen
Information Director
Phone: (+47) 22 85 87 84
Fax: (+47)22 85 87 51
E-mail: andreas.tjernshaugen@cicero.uio.no
LocationPb. 1129 Blindern
Oslo, Norway
318
Program details
AudienceGeneral
KeywordsClimate science, Community planning, Sustainable industry
ResourcesReports/data
DescriptionCenter for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo (CICERO) is an independent research center associated with the University of Oslo that conducts research and provides information about issues of climate change.

Climate Change & Fuel Efficiency Workshops
Websitehttp://www.gasaddict.ca
OrganizationSustainable Community Enterprises
Focus onAction
Contact info.Nicholas Lamm
Project Coordinator
Phone: 604-687-2929
E-mail: info@greenworkplace.ca
LocationVancouver, BC
Program details
AudienceYouth and schools, Business/industry
KeywordsAir quality, Climate science, Energy efficiency, Environment, Sustainable industry, Transportation
ResourcesWorkshops
DescriptionThe Climate Change & Fuel Efficiency workshop is based on our Driver Education program that trains drivers in fuel-efficient driving techniques that save money, improve driver safety, and reduce pollution. This 1 hour workshop is adaptable to either a high school or business audience, and touches on the science of climate change, the role of automobile emissions in climate change, and addresses questions and concerns about alternative auto fuels and technologies.

Climate Change Solutions
Websitehttp://climate.pembina.org/
OrganizationPembina Institute
Focus onKnowledge, Action
Contact info.Janet Sumner
Director of Communications
Phone: (403) 269-3344
Fax: (403) 269-3377
E-mail: education@pembina.org
LocationCalgary, AB
Program details
AudienceBusiness/industry, General, Government and community, Youth and schools
Grades12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4
KeywordsIndividual actions, Renewable energy, Sustainable industry, Transportation
ResourcesPosters, Interactive tools, Case studies
DescriptionClimatechangesolutions.com is a Canada-based 'mega site' of interactive tools, resources and success stories on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The site draws on the experience of Canadian industry, governments and individuals to highlight the solutions available to address climate change. It focuses specifically on how to reduce emissions in the following sectors - agriculture, industry, households (individuals and families), municipalities, schools and small/medium-sized enterprises. See also: Re-energy.ca (Pembina's renewable energy site) Climate Change Awareness and Action Education Kit


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