Are you concerned about the climate crisis? Be a part of the climate solution by ACTing for Climate Together (ACT) with us.
The City of Nanaimo and the Regional District of Nanaimo are seeking new and existing groups who want to advance and inspire neighbourhood-based climate action. We have mutual goals to lower our emissions by 2030, and we need your help.
The ACT initiative was created to inspire, educate and encourage existing groups (such as neighbourhood associations, community groups, sports teams and businesses) and individuals looking to form new groups to work together to take climate action. The program provides groups an opportunity to meet with others groups taking action on climate change, learn from each other and connect with City and RDN Staff. Fun prizes are available and City of Nanaimo ACT participants will be eligible to apply for project funding through the
Community Environmental Sustainability Project grant.
Read below for a program overview, or check out our toolkit for detailed program information, including the step-by-step process to join ACT and suggestions on choosing and implementing climate actions that fit your team’s priorities.
How it works:
Step 1: Sign up for ACT!
Step 2: Attend the kick-off meeting hosted by the RDN and the City of Nanaimo
Step 3: Choose your actions and plan for success!
Step 4: Complete your ACTions
Step 5: Celebrate and share your success!
Who should join:
Anyone can ACT. While ACT was originally established to support groups, individuals are welcome to join but will be encouraged to connect with a group that matches their interests. Groups may include:
- Neighbourhood associations or block watch groups
- Community groups, such as environmental or stream keeper groups
- Religious groups
- Recreational organizations, clubs or teams (e.g., running group, baseball team, etc.)
- Non-profits and service organizations
- School/university/college classes, groups or clubs
- Groups of your own making (e.g., family, friends, co-workers, etc.) - Businesses of all sizes
Note: Businesses are also encouraged to participate in the ACT program but will not be eligible for prizes, grants or project funding.
Team members are encouraged to promote the ACT initiative to friends and neighbours to increase participation and ACT membership.
Contact
Dave Stewart, Environmental Planner, Sustainability
City of Nanaimo
Taylor Nielsen, Climate Action Outreach Coordinator
Regional District of Nanaimo
250-390-5422