A New Chapter for YCCBC
Recently, Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC)’s staff and board members gathered in Vancouver for a strategic retreat to reflect on our progress and plan for our future.
YCCBC has grown dramatically over the past few years, and taking time to strategize about our direction is an important part of ensuring we remain well-equipped to meet the needs of youth and communities.
By bringing together staff and board perspectives, we were able to gain important insight on where we’ve been, and where we want to go next as an organization supporting youth-led climate action.
Key Priorities for 2026 - 2029
Through this process, we’ve identified several priorities that will guide our work over the next three years:
Strengthen and expand programs to support youth climate leadership and community-based climate action.
Support youth career pathways through training, mentorship, and meaningful work experience.
Build sustainable funding to support long-term stability and growth.
Advance equity and inclusive leadership across our organization and programs.
Strengthen relationships and partnerships with communities and organizations.
We’re excited about our 2026-2029 strategic direction and the opportunities ahead. Thank you to the staff, board members, partners, and youth who have shaped our work every day.
I love the initiative YCCBC is taking! It reminds me of playing Drift Boss—navigating challenges with creativity and resilience. Can’t wait to see how this chapter unfolds!