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Protecting B.C.’s beautiful natural environment, for now and for the future.
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Protecting our planet and climate
B.C.’s clean environment and natural beauty are worth defending. While Conservative politicians want to roll back environmental protections and stall our progress on climate action, we’re taking real steps to cut pollution, expand clean energy, and protect our communities for future generations.
We have a plan to
- Expand the Youth Climate Corps: Invest $4 million annually to double the Youth Climate Corps for young people aged 17–30, connecting them with paid positions in climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and renewable energy projects.
- Install more heat pumps: Provide $50 million per year in dedicated rebates and incentives to help more families transition to energy-efficient heat pumps, lowering home heating and cooling costs.
- Build the EV charging network: Invest $16 million per year to triple public electric vehicle charging ports across B.C. over the next decade.
- Slash methane emissions: BC has made significant progress in our goal of cutting emissions by 75% by 2030, with a 50% cut achieved two years early. A re-elected BC NDP government will refocus its efforts to meet this goal and work to virtually eliminate methane emissions by 2035.
Building on work that
- Generated 98% of B.C.’s electricity from clean and renewable sources.
- Lowered pollution from B.C.’s industrial sector – including oil and gas – by 15 percent from 2007 levels.
- Provided rebates helping thousands of families upgrade to clean heat pumps and electric vehicles.
Protecting old growth
B.C.’s ancient forests are irreplaceable and essential to our biodiversity, culture, and way of life. Protecting the oldest and rarest trees requires working directly with First Nations and supporting forest workers and communities through the transition to sustainable forestry.
We have a plan to
- Establish a new $50 million fund to convert deferrals into permanent protections for the rarest and most irreplaceable old growth.
- Support local mills through the B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund to retrofit operations, process more second-growth timber, and manufacture value-added products.
Building on work that
- Reduced old-growth harvesting by 75% compared to 2015 levels.
- Deferred or protected 6 million hectares of old growth from logging.
Protecting 30% of B.C.’s lands by 2030
B.C.’s watersheds, ancient forests, and rich biodiversity are vital to our environment and way of life. By taking a balanced approach grounded in conservation, economic development, and reconciliation, we can protect our natural heritage, create good jobs, and build supply chain independence.
We have a plan to
- Advance “30 by 30” nature protection: Partner with Prime Minister Carney to protect 30% of B.C.’s land by 2030, conserve the environment, protect wildlife habitat, and preserve public access.
- The Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor is poised to protect an area equivalent to 12,000 Stanley Parks while enabling responsible natural resource development.
Building on work that
- Protected 20% of B.C.’s land base in parks, protected areas, and other conservation measures.
- Partnered with First Nations to advance sustainable economic development alongside conservation.
Strengthening watershed security across B.C.
Clean, secure water is essential for healthy communities, local agriculture, and thriving ecosystems. Investing in our watersheds protects B.C. from climate impacts such as severe droughts and floods.
We have a plan to
- Strengthen watershed protection through an additional $30 million-per-year investment in the B.C. Watershed Security Fund.
- Provide sustainable long-term funding and secure healthy watersheds and thriving communities for generations.
Building on work that
- Created the initial $100-million B.C. Watershed Security Fund jointly announced with the B.C.-First Nations Water Table and the Province of British Columbia.
Creating the Clean Futures Fund
Transitioning to clean energy creates good jobs and helps families save money on home heating and transportation. By dedicating revenues from new industrial development to climate programs, we can build a cleaner, more affordable future.
We have a plan to
- Create the Clean Futures Fund with an initial $50 million investment, dedicating a portion of provincial revenue from oil and gas development to fund climate action programs that help families and businesses choose less costly clean energy and create new jobs.
Building on work that
- Expanded B.C.’s clean electricity system with $36 billion to expand electricity generation and deliver new grid infrastructure.
- Provided rebates and support to help thousands of families upgrade to energy-efficient heat pumps.
- Delivered on the Clean Industry Fund – since 2019, the fund has invested more than $300 million in 167 projects in B.C. expected to reduce more than 14 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Safeguarding our water from AI data centres
As technology industries grow, we must ensure large-scale data centres do not strain our electricity grid or compete with local communities and farmers for water.
We have a plan to
- Cap electricity for new AI data centres: Maintain BC Hydro’s firm limit on the amount of electricity available for new data centres and ensure that only projects that meet the highest environmental standards are approved.
- Safeguard our water from AI data centres: Set strict new water-efficiency standards, mandate public reporting of water use, and require engagement with local communities on conservation and drought planning.
Building on work that
- Passed legislation enabling BC Hydro to set caps on power available for new data centres.
- Banned cryptocurrency mining operations from taking up B.C.’s clean electricity grid.
Protecting B.C.’s coast, finalizing the Great Bear Sea Marine Reserve
The Great Bear Sea is one of the richest marine environments on Earth. Establishing a national marine conservation area reserve safeguards coastlines, supports sustainable local industries, and protects marine life for future generations.
We have a plan to
- Finalize boundaries and formally enact the National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in the Great Bear Sea.
- Partner with the federal government and six coastal First Nations to jointly manage and steward the area.
- Protect local commercial and recreational fishing access.
Building on work that
- Fought successfully to maintain the North Coast Tanker Ban.
- Reached a historic tripartite agreement in 2026 to establish the marine reserve on B.C.’s Central Coast.
- Supports sustainable coastal tourism and ocean stewardship programs across British Columbia.