VICTORIA, B.C. — The BC Greens are encouraging British Columbians to make their voices heard as CleanBC reviewers open the door for public input on the review’s framework.
“Collaboration is key here, and the strength of the CleanBC review lies in its independence and diversity of voices,” said BC Greens interim leader Jeremy Valeriote, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. “In our work shaping the Terms of Reference, we emphasized that this review needs to be grounded in science, informed by experts, and centred on Indigenous perspectives—core tenets of any effective climate plan.”
The review is one of many initiatives from the 2025 Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA) with the BC NDP. Over this summer, climate policy experts Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz will engage with Indigenous Peoples, local governments, the Climate Solutions Council, industry, and other stakeholders across B.C.
The goal is to audit the effectiveness of CleanBC’s policies and programs, evaluate progress toward emissions reduction targets, and identify areas for improvement. A final report is expected in late fall 2025.
“The province is failing to meet its 2030 climate goals and we are not on track to hit our 40% emissions reduction target. British Columbians have an opportunity to help shape the process and insist on transparency and accountability on this issue,” added Valeriote. “We want to ensure that key voices, especially those who are steeped in knowledge on climate science and climate action, are included in this review. We are proud to have this review included in our agreement with the government, and now we’re demanding that it be done well.”
The public now has a direct opportunity to speak to the independent reviewers—not politicians—to help shape B.C.’s climate future.
See the terms of reference for the CleanBC review here.
Here’s how to make your voice heard:
- Feedback can be submitted through a short survey at https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/cleanbcreview/#feedback. The feedback survey is open until August 1, 2025.
- Interested parties, including affected industry professionals, labour representatives, environmental NGOs, and climate experts are invited to make written submissions (of up to 2,500 words) to CleanBCReview@gov.bc.ca before July 18, 2025 at 4 pm.
- First Nations rights and title holders, Indigenous organizations, and local governments are invited to make written submissions (of up to 2,500 words) to CleanBCReview@gov.bc.ca before August 1, 2025 at 4 pm.
Questions to consider for a written submission:
- What does an ideal climate solution look like to you?
- Where do you think B.C. can most effectively cut emissions?
- How concerned are you about the impacts of climate change in your community?
- Who should have a say in decisions about how we use the province’s resources and energy?
- What should the BC government prioritize?
- How can the government make climate solutions more affordable for individuals or families—through rebates, incentives, or other means?
- What would better disaster preparedness look like in your region?
- Where do you think we can lower our emissions—through local food systems, active transportation, cleaner industry, or something else?
- Is the government doing something on climate that you strongly agree or disagree with? Why?
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