Whistler Celebrates International Mountain Day through the World Mountain Forum
The United Nations has designated December 11 as International Mountain Day and to mark the occasion, the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, in partnership with the …
What happens to a community vision during challenging times?
I’ve got dreams on my mind – specifically community ones. With municipal elections on the near horizon and the current state of the global economy, …
The RBC GranFondo Whistler Raises the Sustainability Bar for Whistler
We are working with GranFondo Canada, the producers of the RBC GranFondo Whistler, on a sustainability strategy to make their events as sustainable as possible. …
How sustainability can create opportunities for business and community
From a marketers perspective, Whistler would appear to have it all; a year round product offering, quality infrastructure and natural resources and a world class …
Helping the GranFondo achieve Sustainability
The Centre is working with GranFondo Canada, the producers of the RBC GranFondo Whistler, to develop a sustainability plan and make their event as sustainable …
Imagine Invermere and Economic Development
“Sustainability planning means using a different and more comprehensive lens for economic development,” asserts Susan Smith, the Executive Director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of …
Our Work with First Nations and Local Governments
As infrastructure should be planned within the context of long-term community sustainability, the Centre has developed a section of the Community Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP) …
Quick-start your community’s plan for the future and learn from Osoyoos
Working with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Centre for Sustainability has created the Quick Start Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) process. Quick Start …
What’s an indicator good for?
Imagine yourself entering new territory without a map to guide you, without any idea how to read the signs around you for direction. Pretty uncomfortable …
Invermere: a small town with a big sustainability vision
The Centre is working with the community of Invermere on their integrated community sustainability plan (ICSP), and I had the pleasure of being there for …