Subnational Climate Policy Leadership in British Columbia and Vancouver

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ID9640409
AuthorsAaron Pardy (0000-0002-5899-4277, School of Resource & Environmental Management Simon Fraser University, corresponding author), Ekaterina Rhodes (0000-0001-7722-422X, School of Public Administration University of Victoria), Mark Jaccard (0000-0002-3594-5464, School of Resource & Environmental Management Simon Fraser University)
Year2025
Volume68
Issue4
Pages603-621
Publication date2025-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCanadian Public Administration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0008-4840 • E-ISSN: 1754-7121
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/capa.70042
OpenAlexW4417188057
LanguageEN
References cited30

This study reviews the history of climate policymaking in British Columbia (BC) and the City of Vancouver, two leaders globally in subnational climate policy. Focusing on the transportation and buildings sectors, the study overviews early policy advancements in BC in the context of subnational leadership and policy transfer. It then discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the province's recent CleanBC and Roadmap plans, touching on relevant Vancouver policies. The analysis identifies key policy gaps and possible solutions for meeting future emissions reduction targets, noting opportunities moving forward for the province and other jurisdictions looking to pursue similarly ambitious climate policy

Climate change · Climate policy · Context (archaeology · Environmental policy · Policy analysis · Public policy · Strengths and weaknesses · Canadian Policy and Governance · Policy Transfer and Learning · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance

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