| Major group affiliation: |
- Non-governmental organization
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: |
Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: |
BCCIC attained UNFCCC Observer Status in 2015 and attended COP 21 in Paris. BCCIC's position at UNFCCC was the belief that the impacts of climate change can be better managed and emerging opportunities can be better used when government and civil society join efforts to achieve economic prosperity, social justice, and environmental sustainability. BCCIC's participation in the UNFCCC dialogue has strengthened development programming among the Canadian CSO community as well as Canada’s effectiveness internationally in its development approach, as made clear in our advisory role in Global Affairs Canada's current international development policy consultation process. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
BCCIC works with Global Affairs Canada to align their international development policy with the comprehensive goals set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is important to note that while we work with and receive funding from Global Affairs Canada, BCCIC's agenda, outreach, program and activities outcomes align solely with its own priorites and are not influenced by government input. BCCIC is a member of the Inter-Council Network, a coalition of the eight Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation. These member-based Councils are committed to global social justice, and represent over 400 diverse civil society organizations from across Canada. The ICN provides a national forum in which the Councils collaborate for improved effectiveness and identify common priorities for collective action. The National Coordinator for the ICN is housed in BCCIC offices, giving us a unique and advantageous opportunity to maximize our role in national and international proceedings. BCCIC is a also a member of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) and currently sits on its Board of Directors. The CCIC is a coalition of Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve sustainable human development. CCIC seeks to end global poverty, and to promote social justice and human dignity for all. CCIC holds Consultative Status to ECOSOC, but we believe we would better serve the needs and interests of our BC-based members with our own Consultative Status. |
| Publications: |
Keeping Score: UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015, initial publication assessing Canada's current SDG climate and biennial progress reports Keeping track: Measuring Progress Toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, indicators development, 2016 (forthcoming), one time |
Statements or documents submitted
Commission on Sustainable Development:
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Not Applicable |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
BCCIC works with Global Affairs Canada to align their international development policy with the comprehensive goals set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is important to note that while we work with and receive funding from Global Affairs Canada, BCCIC's agenda, outreach, program and activities outcomes align solely with its own priorites and are not influenced by government input. BCCIC is a member of the Inter-Council Network, a coalition of the eight Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation. These member-based Councils are committed to global social justice, and represent over 400 diverse civil society organizations from across Canada. The ICN provides a national forum in which the Councils collaborate for improved effectiveness and identify common priorities for collective action. The National Coordinator for the ICN is housed in BCCIC offices, giving us a unique and advantageous opportunity to maximize our role in national and international proceedings. BCCIC is a also a member of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) and currently sits on its Board of Directors. The CCIC is a coalition of Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve sustainable human development. CCIC seeks to end global poverty, and to promote social justice and human dignity for all. CCIC holds Consultative Status to ECOSOC, but we believe we would better serve the needs and interests of our BC-based members with our own Consultative Status. |
| Publications: |
Keeping Score: UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015, initial publication assessing Canada's current SDG climate and biennial progress reports Keeping track: Measuring Progress Toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, indicators development, 2016 (forthcoming), one time |
| Purpose of the organization: |
Domestically, BCCIC holds workshops for its members and events for the public to raise awareness of conditions in the countries where member organizations work to promote higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development. The organization also promotes the idea of Canadians as Global Citizens by holding talks and other events that inspire Canadians to be more engaged in working toward a more equitable and just world. It works with Global Affairs Canada to ensure that Agenda 2030 principles such as the belief that eradicating poverty and improving the well-being of people everywhere are necessary steps in creating conditions for lasting world peace are reflected in international policy. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
Not Applicable |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
BCCIC's activities can be confirmed both through its Annual Report (which can be found on its website) and in its quarterly reports to Global Affairs Canada (formerly the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development). |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Board of Directors include: Colleen Hanley, Canada; Miriam Palacios, Guatemala, Noble Kelly, Canada; Darius Burbridge, Canada; Marian Dodds, Canada; Scott Nelson, Canada; Elizabeth Mujawamaliya Johnson, Rwanda |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
BCCIC has 121 organizational, affiliate, and individual members. 45 are organizational members, 8 are affiliate members, and 68 are individual members. Members pay annual dues and work across sectors that include maternal, newborn, and child health; food security; literacy; health and sanitation; sustainable livelihoods; and medical training. Current membership works in 63 countries on all continents except Antarctica. BCCIC members are organizations, groups, or individuals based in British Columbia who support projects overseas and/or promote an understanding of global citizenship through related work within the province. Members join an active group of British Columbians engaged in international cooperation and dedicated to sustainable human development for all. Members look to BCCIC to provide capacity building opportunities through trainings and workshops, as well collaborative opportunities to foster partnerships with both international and regional partners. Members rely on BCCIC to represent their interests at the provincial and national level when discussing British Columbia's and Canada's international development policy. BCCIC also serves the interests of its members and their partners by engaging in international processes such as the UNFCCC. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
BCCIC works with Global Affairs Canada to align their international development policy with the comprehensive goals set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is important to note that while we work with and receive funding from Global Affairs Canada, BCCIC's agenda, outreach, program and activities outcomes align solely with its own priorites and are not influenced by government input. BCCIC is a member of the Inter-Council Network, a coalition of the eight Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation. These member-based Councils are committed to global social justice, and represent over 400 diverse civil society organizations from across Canada. The ICN provides a national forum in which the Councils collaborate for improved effectiveness and identify common priorities for collective action. The National Coordinator for the ICN is housed in BCCIC offices, giving us a unique and advantageous opportunity to maximize our role in national and international proceedings. BCCIC is a also a member of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) and currently sits on its Board of Directors. The CCIC is a coalition of Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve sustainable human development. CCIC seeks to end global poverty, and to promote social justice and human dignity for all. CCIC holds Consultative Status to ECOSOC, but we believe we would better serve the needs and interests of our BC-based members with our own Consultative Status. |
| Publications: |
Keeping Score: UN Sustainable Development Goals, 2015, initial publication assessing Canada's current SDG climate and biennial progress reports Keeping track: Measuring Progress Toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, indicators development, 2016 (forthcoming), one time |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Commission on the Status of Women:
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Not Applicable |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women:
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Not Applicable |
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