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

Sustainability Education in the Classroom: Air Quality and Health Resource Package for Educators in Prince George, BC

This online guide provides resources for educators, including lesson plans linked to BC Curriculum Prescribed Learning Outcomes addressing the themes of air quality, health, and community engagement. – Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR) 

Clean Air Bylaws Guide

Provides useful advice for creating effective policies related to healthy air. – West Coast Environmental Law

Nelson’s Active Transportation Plan

Includes policies and design guidelines for active transportation in winter conditions.

Shaping Active, Healthy Communities: Built Environment Toolkit for Change

Offers examples of active transportation plans and design checklists. – Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Report on the Built Environment & Active Transportation Community Planning Grant Program

Summary of lessons learned in BC, providing inspiration and ideas for how to put the idea of healthy transportation plans into practice. Transferrable ideas for communities of many sizes, contexts, and types. – Built Environment and Active Transportation...