OCH’s CleanBC Submission
OCH’s Submission to the CleanBC Review We are the Okanagan Climate Hub, a volunteer-led organization dedicated to bringing together individuals, youth, and organizations throughout the Okanagan region to take effective, cooperative action on climate change. Here, we share our clear and straightforward perspectives on the CleanBC climate plan and why we believe stronger action is […]
Sue Big Oil Webinar with Andrew Gage
Sue Big Oil Webinar with Andrew Gage The Okanagan has seen its share of fossil-fueled climate impacts, from wildfires to flooding to heat waves. With local governments needing to build and upgrade infrastructure to keep us safe from climate change, and with growing costs from disasters, how will we pay for the costs of climate […]
Earth Week Dynamic Lunch Speaker Series
Earth Week Dynamic Lunch Speaker Series register now Join us for our virtual Dynamic Lunchtime Speaker Series on environmental topics that will inform and motivate you! Join us for our exciting lineup Apr 15-19 at 12-1pm PDT and Bonus Sue Big Oil on Wed. April 24 at 12-1pm PDT. Get ready to be inspired and informed by our speakers who have a wealth of […]
Okanagan Climate Hub Response mentioned in BC’s 2024 Budget Consultation Report
Recently, OCH penned a response to the public consultation on BC’s Budget, commenting on the climate dimensions of government spending. We were most gratified to learn that our input was quoted in the government’s response document. Here is a link to the full Report on the BC Government Budget Consultation for 2024, and here is […]
Okanagan Climate Hub Statement on FortisBC Energy Transition Plan
Okanagan Climate Hub responded to FortisBC’s Energy Transition Plan. See our letter to Kelowna Council below. Dear Mayor and Council, Okanagan Climate Hub is very concerned with the recommendations and information in agenda item 3.1 Energy Transition Plan – FortisBC. With more than 100 million people in North America being affected by dangerous levels of air […]
Climate Change and the Future for Water
Okanagan Basin Water Board’s James Littley talks about the future of water under conditions of a changing climate in the Okanagan as part of Love Kelowna – Earth Week Events hosted by Okanagan Climate Hub.
Community Climate Hubs Blogs About OCH’s Earth Day Events
Thanks to Canada’s Community Climate Hubs for this Blog featuring OCH’s Earth Day Events Okanagan Climate Hub’s Climate Week When the Okanagan Climate Hub’s leader, Tracey Davis, realized that there were no climate events happening around Earth Day in the Kelowna region, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Inspired by other climate […]
Optimistic or Pessimistic? Student Viewpoints
I asked my College students, and these are their responses… Optimist or Pessimist? Are you optimistic or pessimistic? Reasons for optimism! Courtesy Flickr user Adam Jones Reasons for pessimism… Lots happening on energy Reasons for optimism! Courtesy Flickr user Adam Jones Reasons for pessimism… Food production is changing Reasons for pessimism There are things we […]
Okanagan Municipal Elections – October 15th 2022
As part of the nation-wide network of Community Climate Hubs, Okanagan Climate Hub is strictly non-partisan, and in accordance with the legal restrictions around municipal elections we have not registered as a Third Party. As such, the Hub will not endorse or support particular candidates or platforms in this election. However, we urge all voters […]
Earth Day in the Okanagan
Earth Day is coming up! How will you celebrate our beautiful Okanagan Valley? Earth Day – Friday April 22nd FTFO/Naramata joint event on Saturday 23rd including a presentation and EV/bike discussion area and drive though. Summerland is hosting events during Earth week, but no firm details released yet, and will be utilising FTFO’s […]