BCFC SDN

The FPR would support implementation on Zero Plastic Waste and a commitment to develop and maintain national plastics economy data. An important tool to monitor and track plastic from the time it is produced to its end of life. More info: tinyurl.com/bdefts3p

Chime in! As part of the GOC’s comprehensive plan to prevent plastic pollution and move toward the goal of zero plastic waste, a consultation on the creation of the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) was launched December 30, 2023. Learn more & chime in! tinyurl.com/4d5d4yne

Happy NPSW! Join us for a fun and fact filled trivia afternoon focusing around sustainable development goals! Reach out to bcfc.sdn@gmail.com for the invitation!

Don't forget - this Friday March 24 from 2-6 pm we will be prepping Oswald Park Community Garden for spring! @OaklandsCA @CityOfVictoria Info & RSVP at bit.ly/GVGTOswald

Did you know? Trees help us live longer, healthier lives. Exposure to nature reduces stress, speeds healing, and helps improve mental health. Research shows that walking through a forest for just 15 minutes can lower symptoms of anxiety and depression and boost positive moods.

Today is International Day of Forests -- to commemorate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. This year’s theme – Forests and health – reminds us to appreciate forests, both urban and rural, for the benefits they offer our health.

Join us for our Open House event on March 2! Send us a DM or email at bcfc.sdn@gmail.com to join the discussion

Today, we’re releasing the next chapter of the Canada in a #ChangingClimate: Regional Perspectives Report that’s all about Northern Canada: ow.ly/Mrnv50LMpIW

Do you have thoughts about how to improve the accuracy of information found on plastic packaging and single-use items? The Government of Canada wants to hear from you! Refer to our website for further details: gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/…

June 8th and every day is #WorldOceanDay2022 🌍🌊Find out if there's an event near you at: worldoceanday.org

This #EnviroWeek, help inspire kids to be #ClimateLeaders! Check out #ClimateKids to learn about #ClimateChange and what they can do to help fight it… because we have #OnlyOneEarth: ow.ly/eZby50JqT70

The first week of June is Canadian Environment Week. It was established in 1971 to encourage Canadians to help conserve and protect their environment. 🌿🌍Learn more at: canada.ca/en/environment… . What will you be doing for #EnviroWeek #BCFCSDN

Do you love learning about green and sustainable initiatives that the GOC is doing? Want to become a member of the Sustainable Development Network? Get in contact with us at BCFC.SDN@gmail.com ; we'd love to have you! 🌍🌿🌊

Calling all #GC students in BC! The first-ever regional orientation for students is this Friday. More details below👇@FYN_RJFF @GovernexxVI @Governexx @PacificInnovate

With summer around the corner, it's a great time to start a compost for your garden! Last week was International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and here are SDN's top 5 tips to get started:

Do you exercise outside? 🚴 You may be more sensitive to #AirPollution. Learn how to set custom Air Quality Health Index notifications on our WeatherCAN app: ow.ly/hx0W50IVPpG #weather #AQHI #AirQuality

In the month of April we want to put focus on the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 9th goal: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Fostering Innovation and Green Infrastructure in Canada. Read more about it at: fsds-sfdd.ca/en/goals/indus… #BCFCSDN

Today, ECCC’s Canadian Centre for Climate Services launched a new online module on ClimateData.ca at the 3rd Int’l #GreenCivilEngineering conference. This module is all about buildings and you can explore it here: ow.ly/xqx950IRNkf

Happy #DNA 🧬 Day! eDNA supports science by providing data about the ocean’s ecosystems that our aquatic species live in 🏘️🌊 Learn more about our work in researching eDNA: ow.ly/xVJh50IRogx

We keep an eye on forests from space! Capable of monitoring in any weather, day or night, Canadian RADARSAT-2 satellite can detect change over time, map biomass and uncover damage from forest fires, both current and from the last 80 years. #InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay2022