About GTEC
Since its registration as a non-profit corporation in the province of British Columbia in the spring of 2017, the Green Technology Education Centre (GTEC) has offered a range of community-based programs with various partners. Program partners include the Arbutus Neighbourhood House, Fraser Academy, The Climate Museum of New York, Museum of Vancouver, Mental Health Climate Change Alliance, Be the Change Earth Alliance, Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, Emotive BC, the Federation of Community Social Services of BC, the Social Planning and Research Council and VanCity Community Foundation. GTEC, a recognized charity by CRA, issues tax receipts for all donations.
GTEC Supports:
Regenerative Development & Healthy Community in the Rapidly Changing 21st Century World
VISION: The Green Technology Education Centre is at the forefront of solutions to the social and environmental challenges of our time.
MISSION: GTEC informs, supports and activates communities in responding to the climate crisis.
Our Values:
- We are engaged in promoting environmental sustainability and regeneration through community development and education.
- We regard working in partnership with the Indigenous community as an integral part of responding to climate change.
- We believe that climate change requires new social, economic, and business practices.
- We recognize that social and emotional resilience is a critical part of responding to climate change.
- We value diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
- We aspire to act in thoughtful, effective, and proactive ways.
- We value consensus decision making and collaboration.