Current Priorities
Our five current priorities are mining, energy, conservation, outdoor education, and climate change.
Mining
Mining is part of Yukon’s history and its social, environmental and economic impacts have been far reaching. YCS acts as a watchdog over current and proposed mine projects (exploration and actual mining), participates in the licensing and assessment processes, monitors mine cleanup, and does outreach and education to the public and other interested parties on key issues.
Energy
We promote energy conservation and efficiency to reduce energy use and waste. We believe that instead of developing a Yukon oil and gas industry, the Yukon must replace imported fossil fuels with local, low-impact renewable energy sources for thriving, resilient communities.
Conservation
We work to ensure that Yukon's fish and wildlife have safe habitat and healthy populations, despite pressures from human development. We support humane, sustainable and responsible harvesting and consider land use planning as critical to determining how land should be protected, developed and managed in the territory.
Outdoor Education
We believe in getting people outside to connect with nature. We offer free, fun interpretive programming for all ages throughout the summer at Whitehorse parks - from guided hikes to Kids' Ed-Ventures.
Climate Change
One of our core values is acknowledging and acting consistently within the understanding that the Yukon is in a climate and biodiversity crisis. With the recent release of the IPCC, Sixth Assessment Report, it is critical that we create dialogue and action.