Welcome to the Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City Initiative!
The biosphere, or “sphere of life”, is the planet’s thin outer shell of land, water and atmosphere that supports all life
Vision
Citizens and organizations of Ottawa will incorporate sustainability principles, practices and resiliency into their work and personal lives, sharing the lessons of these practices, and in so doing continue to enjoy a healthy, sustainable environment that supports a high quality of life, now and for future generations.
Mission
The Ottawa Biosphere Eco-city (BEC) Initiative, a broad-based, non-governmental collaborative community project, explores a large untapped area of decentralized projects and independent decision-making in the area of sustainability. Coordinated by volunteers, it applies the Biosphere Eco-City model, designed to encourage citizen and stakeholder involvement in sustainability; local and international sharing of knowledge and experience.