Renewable Cities and SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue are supporting the development of a new low carbon innovation centre to accelerate urban climate solutions across Metro Vancouver through research, capacity building and innovative financial tools.

For more information, visit the project page: Metro Vancouver Zero Emission Innovation Centre.

Timeline: Fall 2020 – Present

This collaborative research initiative will help build the capacity of B.C. local governments to generate renewable natural gas (RNG). For more information, see the project page

Timeline: Spring 2018 – Present

Held in Vancouver, British Columbia and streamed online, this regular public dialogue series addresses urban climate and energy issues.

• Register for upcoming events
• Watch dialogue recordings on YouTube

Timeline: Winter 2018 – Present

How can national, subnational and local governments enable the clean energy transition? Join our conference, held in parallel with the 2019 Clean Energy Ministerial.

Date: May 29–30, 2019 | Location: Vancouver, B.C.

These annual international dialogue workshops bring city officials together to share knowledge and advance implementation of 100% RE.

• North American Dialogue 3: San Francisco (September 2018)
• North American Dialogue 2: Denver (July 2017)
• North American Dialogue 1: San Francisco (July 2016)

Timeline: Spring 2016 – Present

Our forums have convened a combined 600 delegates from 20 different countries to discuss the transition to 100% renewable energy in cities.

• Global Learning Forum 2017
• Global Learning Forum 2015

Timeline: Spring 2014 – Fall 2017

Renewable Cities participates in United National Climate Conferences in collaboration with a range of partners.

• COP23 Dialogue—The Local Dimension of NDCs: 100% Renewable Energy
• COP22 Event—100% RE for 1.5°C
• COP21 Dialogue—100% Renewable Energy in Cities

Timeline: Summer 2015 – Fall 2017

Vancouver was the first city in North America to adopt a comprehensive 100% RE strategy. Renewable Cities both helped to initiate and supports this work.

• Mapping enabling policies for Vancouver’s 100% renewable energy strategy
• Initiating Vancouver’s 100% renewable energy commitment and plan

Timeline: Winter 2015 – Present

This interdisciplinary online course helps to provide the knowledge and perspective needed to lead a municipal-level renewable energy transition. Co-delivered with Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Environment.

Timeline: Fall 2017 – Fall 2018

This international research and dialogue partnership developed a practical toolkit for a sustainable transition to 100% RE.

• 100% RE Building Blocks (May 2017)
• Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy (Fall 2015)

Timeline: Fall 2015 – Spring 2017