BC Climate Action Toolkit

Contains news, best practices, resources, and practical advice to help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implement Climate Action Charter commitments. Supports integrated planning and healthy communities. – Green Communities Committee (with...

Conveying the Human Implications of Climate Change: A Climate Change Communication Primer for Public Health Professionals

Features research focusing on impact of the physical environment, specifically focuse on children’s development – E. Maibach, M. Nisbet, and M. Weathers

From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate 2007

Includes a specific chapter about British Columbia. – Natural Resources Canada

Having the Climate Conversation: Strategies for Local Governments

Guides municipalities to engage community discussion on climate change and identifies how to overcome challenges. Identifies health as part of the conversation. – ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (International Council for Local Environmental...

Preparing for Climate Change: An Implementation Guide for Local Governments in British Columbia

Identifies the tools that local governments can use to implement climate change adaptation strategies. – West Coast Environmental Law

Strengthening Neighbourhood Resilience: Opportunities for Communities and Local Government

Highlights what has been learned about strengthening cohesion and capacity of neighbourhoods to respond to climate, resource, and economic challenges in the future. – Transition Victoria, Smart Planning for Communities, Community Social Planning Council and The...

Building Healthy Communities at the Intersection of Chronic Disease Prevention and Climate Change

Outlines processes, capacities, and approaches that can achieve mutually beneficial goals in addressing chronic disease prevention and climate change. – BC Healthy Communities