Vancouver's economic strengths include world-leading expertise in advanced energy technologies, green buildings, and environmental services. Both through its work to develop an Economic Development Strategy for the City of Vancouver and its work supporting the City’s Greenest City Action Team, VEC has undertaken a number of initiatives to strengthen these key sectors and Vancouver's green economy, including an ongoing series of Green Economy Working Papers. Click here to see how you can be part of the conversation.

Links to these green initiatives can be found below:

Green Technology Map & Report

Green Building Sector Profile

Advanced Energy Sector Profile

Notes from Green Technology Industry Leaders' Roundtable - June 15, 2009

Local Food Industry Project

Sea-to-Sky Green Guide Produced by the UBC Design Centre for Sustainability and the Open Green Building Society, co-sponsored by VEC

VEC Green Economy Working Papers

 

To further discussion on the green economy in Vancouver, and in support of VEC’s work in support of the City of Vancouver’s Greenest City Action Team, VEC has developed a series of green economy working papers. The papers have been produced by consultants and researchers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the VEC or its stakeholders. These papers will be used to inform the strategies put forward by the Green Economy working group and others. Findings will be continuously refined as understanding of the green economy progresses.

 

#1 – Green Jobs in Vancouver

#2 – Achieving Vancouver’s Green Goals through Low-Carbon Economic Development Zones