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Centre for Ecocities

The world’s first Centre for Ecocities supports the evolution of ecocities worldwide. Led by Dr. Jennie Moore, a leader in the advancement of sustainable cities and lifestyles, it supports research and provide the tools, metrics, expert planning and policy advice, training and other services that cities and their partners need to become genuine ecocities.

Initiatives
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Ecocity Peer Network

Partnership with cities to evaluate their ecological footprints and consumption-based emissions inventories.
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Training and Credentials

To accelerate the transformation to sustainable cities and lifestyles.
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Applied Research

For transformative ecocity standards and tools.
Tools

Software tools to help cities and residents reduce their ecological and carbon footprints.

ecoCity Footprint Tool & Lighter Footprint App
Featured Story

New Report on GHG Targets, Carbon Budgeting, and Progress to Net Zero

A recent report from the Centre for Ecocities’ Ryan Mackie shares how current greenhouse gas emissions targets and carbon budgeting stand up to the latest climate science, and highlights the importance of a consumption-based approach.

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The establishment of the Centre for Ecocities is made possible with funding from the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia (REFBC). REFBC is a philanthropic organization that works to support resilient, healthy communities and natural environments.

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