Northern BC Climate Action Network

In and for the North

The Northern BC Climate Action Network (NorthCAN) serves as a hub for sharing information about local initiatives and projects, identifying opportunities to collaborate, and leveraging capacity – all to support the implementation of climate solutions in communities across Northern BC.

“The North is resilient, with talented people. We know how to do a lot of stuff. We’re doing some amazing things. But nobody kind of knows about it, either broadly or locally. So, I would say that’s one of the best things NorthCAN can do. And that’s exactly what they’re doing.”

NorthCAN brings together individuals from local governments (staff and elected officials from municipalities and regional districts), Indigenous communities, health and education, business and industry, and NGOs. Beyond being northerners, “NorthCANers” have climate-related interest and expertise and work to implement local solutions. Through NorthCAN, they come together quarterly, usually via zoom, to learn about projects and experiences in communities around Northern BC, identify emerging topics/ideas, and build relationships.

Before it was established in April 2022, nothing like NorthCAN existed across Northern BC. Today, more than 400 people from 50+ communities are part of the NorthCAN community.

Join us

What does being a member entail? What are the benefits?

Members CONNECT

  • Network with others who share a concern for climate change, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to leadership
  • Receive early notice of government investments and priorities while also providing Northern perspectives and voices to governments
  • Find partners who could lead to new projects, business opportunities, and funding
  • Learn about new developments in the region and contribute ideas for keynote speakers, break-outs, and featured projects

Members ACT:

  • Identify priorities for action and implementation
  • Advance local initiatives through collaboration and joint funding applications
  • Develop solutions and preview new products, technologies, and programs
  • Address skills and capacity gaps in Northern BC

Meetings are held over zoom 4-5 times per year and occur over lunchtimes, Pacific time. Meetings include presentations about northern success stories and identification of emerging topics/ideas. Meetings also present indigenous perspectives on the land, history, and culture.

Network Objectives

  • accelerate implementation of low-carbon solutions that foster and support community well-being and preparedness for local climate impacts
  • encourage local/regional innovation, research, and bold decision-making
  • expose participants to new funding, contacts, and opportunities

Upcoming Meetings

Co-presented by Province of BC
Co-presented by Northern Development Trust
Co-presented by Community Energy Association

Key Contacts

Rob van Adrichem, Community Energy Association
Director of External Relations and NorthCAN liaison