BC & Oregon Join Forces On Environment

Agreed therefore that action now is both a moral and economic imperative;

Committed to collaboration with other North American governments, such as through the Western Climate Initiative and the Climate Registry, to maximize the impact of our joint actions on climate change, and protect and maintain the health and productivity of our oceans;

Agreed that the full engagement of our governments on climate change with citizens, leaders from business, communities, British Columbia First Nations and Oregon Tribes, environmental advocates, the academic and scientific community, and federal and local governments is crucial to fostering a new personal conservation ethic and to ultimate success;

Sharing a common vision of Pacific Coast jurisdictions as the world leader in sustainable technologies and sustainable living;

NOW THEREFORE HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Action on Climate Change
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Action on our Shared Pacific Ocean
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Partnerships
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Action on Additional Areas for Mutual Benefit
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