Reports
The reports collected on this page represent climate change related reports released by the Government of BC over recent years.
Climate Change Impacts
- Projected Sea Level Changes for British Columbia in the 21st Century (PDF, 1.25 MB)
December 2008
This report summarizes a study published by the Government of Canada, which is the first comprehensive analysis of sea level change for B.C.’s coast since 1997.
Prepared for British Columbia's Ministry of Environment in conjunction with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada by R.E. Thomson, B.D. Bornhold and S. Mazzotti.
- Environmental Trends 2007
2007
This is the fourth in a series of Environmental Trends reports from the British Columbia Ministry of Environment. In addition to climate change trends, the report includes population and economic activity, contaminants, air quality, ecosystems, fresh water and species conservation.
- Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia 2002 (PDF, 1.24 MB)
March 2002
Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia 2002 documents how temperature, precipitation, and some related physical and biological systems changed in B.C. during the 20th century. The trends suggest that many regions of B.C. are starting to feel the early impacts of climate change.
- Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia 2002 (PDF, 1 MB)
2002
This report documents how temperature, precipitation and other aspects of climate changed during the 20th century, as well as related changes in physical and biological systems. The trends suggest that many areas of B.C. are starting to experience climate change and its impacts.
Mitigation
- Getting to Carbon Neutral Government
June 2009
This report fulfills a legislated requirement to report on emissions related to carbon neutral government business travel in 2008 of over 34,000 tonnes CO2e and associated offsets worth $860,000. It includes plans to reduce GHGs in the future and actions taken in 2008 across the public sector – and represents the actions of over 150 organizations.
- Climate Action Plan
June 2008
The Climate Action Plan outlines strategies and initiatives to move B.C. about 73 per cent towards meeting the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020. It also provides information on how British Columbians can reduce energy consumption and save money while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
- Meeting British Columbia’s Targets: A Report from the B.C. Climate Action Team
July 2008
This report recommends strategies and interim emissions targets for 2012 and 2016 to assist the Province achieve its emission reduction target of 33 per cent by 2020. Independent modelling by M.K. Jaccard and Associates Inc. was used to estimate the emission reductions of some of the recommended policy options put forward by the Climate Action Team.
- B.C. Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2001-2004 (PDF, 676 KB)
May 2006
This B.C. Government report sets out government commitments and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from government operations. It was submitted to the Canadian Standard Association's voluntary Greenhouse Gas Registries.
- B.C. Community Energy and Emissions Inventory Initiative (CEEI)
April 2008
The B.C. Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI) initiative is being undertaken to provide community energy- and greenhouse-gas-inventory reports for all B.C. local governments. These inventories will help municipalities plan and implement effective strategies for managing greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.
Adaptation
- British Columbia’s Adaptation Strategy
February 2010
The Adaptation Strategy outlines government’s approach to adaptation, builds on the Province’s past accomplishments and provides a framework for future climate change adaptation initiatives.
- Leaders' Roundtable on Climate Change Adaptation in B.C.
May 2009
The event was initiated by the Conference Board of Canada and co-organized by the Ministry of Environment. It brought together government, research organizations and private industry to examine and discuss leading examples of climate change adaptation in B.C. View the roundtable presentations for more information.
- Adapting to Impacts on B.C.'s Forest and Range Resources (PDF, 832 KB)
May 2006
This report discusses how the Ministry of Forests and Ranges should address the potential impacts of climate change on the province’s forest and range resources. It identifies potential risks and opportunities, knowledge and research gaps, and some short- and long-term adaptive responses to climate change.
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