Youth Climate Corps BC Launches First Season in Richmond
- Kate Addison
- 2 hours ago
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Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) is proud to announce that it is launching its first program in the city of Richmond as part of a growing province-wide movement supporting youth-led climate action across British Columbia.
The 2026 Richmond team will be led by two co-leads who will work with a team of four Community Climate Action Mobilizers, William Ho & Raghava Payment.
The 2026 Richmond team will support a range of projects designed to address climate and environmental priorities unique to the City of Richmond, including residential and public-space waste audits, waste reduction initiatives, invasive species removal, ecological restoration and monitoring, waterway marking, and community education and engagement.
These local efforts are part of YCCBC’s growing province-wide impact. As the organization continues to expand, YCCBC is equipping young people with the skills, experience, and confidence needed to address climate challenges while helping build stronger, more connected, and more resilient communities across British Columbia.
Community leaders and government representatives shared their support for the continued growth of the Youth Climate Corps program:
“The City is proud to partner with Youth Climate Corps BC to bring this program to Richmond. This program will help advance important local sustainability priorities while providing young people with meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute and lead—all while earning a liveable wage. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make throughout their time in Richmond.” – Mayor Malcolm Brodie, City of Richmond
“Since the beginning, Youth Climate Corps has shown the incredible impact young people can have when they are trusted, supported, and given meaningful opportunities to lead. It’s inspiring to see the program continuing to grow in communities like Richmond.” — Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities
“Addressing the climate crisis requires leadership, innovation and bold action. Through programs like the Youth Climate Corps, young people in Richmond are taking meaningful steps toward strengthening community resilience while helping to build the skilled workforce we need for a low-carbon future.” — Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions