Bordered by the Coast Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is recognised as one of the world's most liveable cities with one of the smallest carbon footprints of any major city in North America.

The City of Vancouver is known for its innovative programs in the areas of sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity. In February 2009, Mayor Gregor Robertson launched the Greenest City initiative with a goal to map out how we can earn the title of becoming the greenest city by 2020.