April 16, 2025
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) have entered into a Relationship Protocol to strengthen First Nations climate leadership, advance climate priorities, and generate meaningful benefits for First Nations in British Columbia.
The Relationship Protocol between First Nations Leadership Council and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions establishes a collaborative, constructive, and voluntary working relationship between the FNLC and PICS, a collaborative research institute that is hosted at the University of Victoria. It is designed to uphold First Nations title, rights, and treaty rights while advancing climate action across British Columbia.|
Through this protocol, FNLC and PICS will support the implementation of the BC First Nations Climate Strategy and Action Plan and the Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction by First Nations in BC. These frameworks present a strong vision for First Nations-led climate action and emergency management, supporting current and future generations in achieving self-determination to care for the Earth and ensure health and stability in the face of the ongoing human-made climate crisis.
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