Earth Week
Every April 22, individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life unite in a global effort to advance sustainability and climate action, marking the annual Earth Day. This year, AWARE has rallied community partners to come together and celebrate Earth Day in Whistler over a series of events starting April 17. April 17: Yoga for […]
Resort Municipality of Whistler targets meaningful Climate Action with strategy to balance growth
Bylaw amendment aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve affordable transportation The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has implemented a new approach to parking requirements needed to upgrade the Fitzsimmons Express chairlift at the base of Whistler Mountain. The approach includes conditions to seek funding for sustainable transportation initiatives and secure much-needed detailed data […]
Council adopts plan to consolidate climate mitigation and adaptation goals
Municipality focuses efforts to improve GHG emissions reductions through implementation plan Whistler’s climate plans have been consolidated and reporting streamlined to make the progress updates, results and achievements more transparent and digestible, and the actions needed to meet targets made more clear. On Tuesday, council adopted the Big Moves Climate Action Implementation Plan (CAIP), which […]
Whistler to update Green Building Policy framework
Engagement to begin in February 2022 Council directed staff to proceed with an update of the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) Green Building Policy at the January 25 Regular Council meeting. The Green Building Policy update will include a review of existing guidelines and requirements for new construction as set out in the Official Community Plan and […]
RMOW launches “Small Steps for Big Moves” campaign for climate action
Year-long campaign encourages residents to make impactful lifestyle changes with monthly themes The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is launching a year-long campaign to encourage every resident in Whistler to make small changes in their lives that will have a meaningful impact to reduce their contribution to climate change. Entitled “Small Steps for Big Moves”, […]
