The Pathway to Clean Energy: A Review of the Implementation of British Columbia Climate Change Policy and Strategies for Indigenous Communities

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2020-08
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Climate change policies and strategies that frames the British Columbia (BC) approach to transitioning to a more sustainable future have been widely adopted in the Province of BC since the passing of the Clean Energy Act (CEA). This includes the CleanBC plan that aims to provide a pathway in achieving climate targets, including assisting Indigenous communities in the transition. This research study looks at the Indigenous components of the BC provincial policy and strategies resulting from the CEA. The first part of the project includes a BC policy and strategies literature review to gain an in-depth understanding of existing research and reports. The second and third parts include a data analysis that resulted from a survey completed with Indigenous participants to gather feedback on the CEA and Indigenous targeted initiatives. Based on results gathered, recommendations are multi-layered and encompass further collaboration in policy development, consultation, and improvement in intergovernmental relations.

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Chan, S. (2020). The Pathway to Clean Energy: A Review of the Implementation of British Columbia Climate Change Policy and Strategies for Indigenous Communities (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.