Regaining Climate Leadership in B.C. March 15th, 2016 Regaining Climate Leadership in B.C. A review of global renewable energy trends and B.C.’s climate leadership recommendations Merran Smith | Executive Director

The Problem in British Columbia – Carbon Pollution is Going Up B.C.’s carbon pollution is going up – so we asked ourselves What policies do we need to drive down this pollution What does this mean for the Economy? What does this mean for jobs? What does this mean for the individual?

Mining, forestry and agriculture can compete as we drive down emissions

How we Get There: Three Part Policy Package Carbon Price Investment Standards

Standards

Leadership Team Government Communities Academics First Nations Industry NGO and Environment

Objectives of the team achieve B.C.’s legislated reduction targets, maintain a strong economy mitigate negative impacts on vulnerable populations; and, maintain B.C.’s reputation as a global leader on climate policy.

Three Part Policy Package Carbon Price Investment Standards

The Process Feb. March April May June Public Consultations - Until March 25th Industry Sector Consultations Ministry Policy Development Cabinet Working Group

What you can do Submit comments on the climate leadership plan (https://interceptum.com/s/en/ClimateActionLeadership-Winter2015-16) Write your MLA Write an op-ed or opinion piece in your local newspaper Host events Share your climate leadership plan material through your networks (twitter, facebook and email)