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title: A season of climate action
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Our first ever annual summit, new cohort opportunities, resources and lots more!

| View in browser       Dear there,   We have a newsletter packed with exciting announcements and opportunities this month!   Two weeks ago, the Community Climate Transitions team had the immense pleasure of hosting over 130 of you for the first-ever National Gathering on November 15 and 16, we were joined by keynote speaker Elizabeth May; by Mayors Alan DeSousa, Dawn Arnold, Rebecca Alty and Cam Guthrie; as well as by philanthropists, community leaders, Indigenous advocates, sustainability experts, and many other committed participants for a dynamic exploration of the many facets of our theme: putting equity at the center of climate action.   Our very own Jennifer Lerus-Roulez shares her thoughts on our recent National Gathering in this blog post.   With a growing community of over 1,700 changemakers and climate champions from across Canada, the conference was also an opportunity to celebrate the first 18 months of the Community Climate Transitions program itself and the trailblazing communities involved, and we’re excited to feature some of their takeaways in a brand-new page called Cohort in Action.   Now, as 2022 draws to a close, we are excited to announce the launch of a suite of wonderful new opportunities designed to support you and your community as we collectively continue the important work of transitioning to a just, equitable, and sustainable future for all.   Keep reading to learn more – and see you in 2023!   Laura and the Tamarack team       What We Heard at Our National Gathering Missed our live event? Jennifer Lerus-Roulez shares her thoughts on our recent National Gathering. Read her blog to learn more about key takeaways, event reflections and lots more! Read the Five Takeaways       Reflections on the Climate Transitions Cohort In this video, members of our inaugural cohort share the impressions and reflections that shaped their 10-month learning journey. Their voices are truly powerful, moving, and deeply energizing – press play to find out why! Hear What Participants Had to Say       Join Next Year’s Cohort! The Climate Transitions Cohort is a unique opportunity for communities across Canada to learn from some of the most promising emerging solutions and collaborative governance innovations to build and/or advance a climate action plan that is unique to their local needs. Applications are open until December 13, 2022 – visit our website to learn more and submit your application! Apply Now       Introducing: Our First French Cohort! We’re excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Community Climate Transitions Cohort in French! If you are a member of a francophone community, or know someone who is, then this program is for you!   Applications are open until January 6, 2023 – visit our French page to learn more and share the link with your contacts! En savoir plus       Publication Series: Cohort Voices Curious about the Cohort experience and what it entails?   Read this special feature called Cohort Voices to hear directly from 10 participating communities about what they learned, how they came together to make shared decisions, and what they were able to achieve during their time as cohort members. Read Their Post-Cohort Reflections       Upcoming Webinar Overcoming Ecoanxiety and Caring For Ourselves and Others Date: January 11, 2023 Speakers: Abhay Singh Sachal and Charly Cox   In this webinar, we'll unpack the human and behavioural aspects of navigating the climate crisis with Abhay Singh Sachal, co-founder and executive director of Break The Divide, and Charly Cox, co-founder of Climate Change Coaches. Learn More and Register       Join Community Climate Transitions We are building a network of communities that are committed to advancing the SDGs and tackling climate change through a multi-solving approach. The Tamarack team is here to support you on your journey.   Reach out to Laura Schnurr to start the conversation. Stay in touch with us: The Community Climate Transition Newsletter is brought to you by: Tamarack Institute, University of Waterloo, 140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6, Canada, 519-885-5155 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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