Climate Advocacy
We have the solutions! |
Our purpose as naturalists includes taking actions to conserve what we love. As our BC Nature mission states, we aim to keep nature worth knowing! And that includes taking climate actions to hold greenhouse gas emissions to levels that will keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius so that nature will stay strong. To that end, we need you. Our Climate Action Subcommittee is aimed at making a difference at all levels of government and society. If you are passionate about taking positive action to solve the climate emergency, click “SIGN ME UP!” on this webpage and a member will contact you shortly. Areas we are recruiting for include but are not limited to:
- Climate science expertise
- Government climate action plan expertise
- Influencing government skills
- Educating citizens about individual and collective climate actions they can take
- Website updating
- Community building
- Communications and social media expertise
Current initiatives we are involved in:
| Initiative | Opportunities for Action |
|---|---|
| Delivering climate action webinars and other resources to our members and other citizens | Contact us if you are interested in a climate action webinar for your group. |
| Partnering with other organizations to amplify our BCN voice (we are members of Suzuki’s Future Ground Network, Nature Canada, and the upcoming West Cast Climate Action Network) | Sign up for the West Coast Climate Action Network’s weekly newsletter for the latest on climate actions in BC. |
| Developing a focus on select, important climate solutions and then implementing actions on these | Let us know what is important to you! |
| Influencing government at all levels to implement and be accountable for net-zero emissions by 2050 through their climate action plans | Sign up for a BC Nature webinar on talking to politicians. |
| Influencing government at all levels to implement and be accountable for net-zero emissions by 2050 through their climate action plans | Do you have a story to share? Contact us, or consider writing an article on your project for the BC Nature magazine. |
Did you know?
All BC Nature members are also member of Suzuki’s Future Ground Network. You can access many resources from this Network for any climate actions your local club may be taking. Examples include free webinars, organizing toolkits and digital tools like Zoom account access and creating online petitions. Check out their website at: https://futuregroundnetwork.org/
Adapting Together: Adapting Together: Adapting Together: A Handbook for Climate Resilience in B.C.
This project was supported by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions in summer 2025. Originally developed to explore how naturalist clubs can support nature-based climate solutions, the resource provides practical ideas, examples, and guidance that clubs can use to strengthen their conservation work. It is also relevant to a broader audience interested in how protecting and restoring ecosystems can help communities adapt to climate change.
What You’ll Find in This Resource
- An overview of nature-based climate solutions and why they matter for communities and ecosystems in British Columbia
- Practical ideas and examples showing how naturalist clubs can support climate resilience through conservation, education, and advocacy
- Guidance to help clubs connect local conservation efforts to broader climate issues, using accessible language and science-based information
- Resources to support discussion, learning, and action within clubs and with the wider public