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climate transitions

A movement of 35+ collaboratives across 10 provinces and one US state that are advancing local climate action and equity through multi-sector partnerships and approaches that centre residents and the community. Launched in 2021, Climate Transitions helps build the capacity and skills of community changemakers –including leaders from municipalities, non-profits, community groups, businesses, and beyond– to collaborate and shift systems to achieve transformative change. 

Climate Transition Report

Impact Report

Impact Report 2021-2024: Community Climate Transitions

This three-year impact report captures progress of Community Climate Transitions (CCT) members that are using a community-wide approach to achieve just and equitable climate transitions, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Stories of Impact

designing well-being economies in canada and abroad

Growing poverty, escalating climate change and deteriorating mental health are not only some of the most visible symptoms of a system that fails to align with the needs of people and planet; they are outcomes embedded in its very design. The Well-being Economies Alliance for Canada and Sovereign Indigenous Nations is an emerging network dedicated to reimagining the economy to enable systems that deliver well-being for all people and the planet.

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Climate and Belonging

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Belonging, Community and Climate Action

By promoting a sense of community and belonging, we can spur climate action. At the same time, climate action is a means to building and strengthening belonging. This compilation of short pieces by contributing authors from across Turtle Island explores the layers of interconnection between these areas, both in practical and theoretical terms. 

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Tackling climate change, promoting equity, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through community-level action is at the core of our work. We support multi-solving approaches and holistic solutions, recognizing the deep interconnections between issues such as health and wellbeing, poverty, climate mitigation and resilience, belonging and inclusion, and social justice.

 

nEWS FROM THE NETWORK

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Introducing the 2026 Adaptive and Resilient Communities Cohort (ARCC) Members

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Community of Practice for Collective Climate Transitions

Announcing the 2025-2026 Communities Climate Transitions Innovation Fund Recipients



A Guide to Advancing Equitable Climate Action

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Bridging Barriers: Advancing Equitable Engagement & Partnerships in Climate Adaptation

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Exploring the Intersections of Climate Change & Poverty

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cct membership experience

We host communities of practice, cohorts, webinars, workshops, and other events; produce publications that share our learnings and community impact stories; and support our members with specialized coaching. We also offer members microgrants to seed and scale local projects through the CCT Innovation Fund.

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Communities of Practice

Our Communities of Practices (CoPs) are small, interactive groups of practitioners who connect virtually monthly or bi-monthly to share experiences, tools, ideas, and challenges to learn ways they can grow and expand their work. 

  • Municipal Adaptation Community of Practice

Contact Jorge to learn more: jorge@tamarackcommunity.ca

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We are committed to: 

Supporting members to identify local priorities through community engagement

Helping members identify a community-wide vision, priorities, and common agenda for change

Sharing resources and best practices (e.g. stories of successful programs, policies, and initiatives) 

Developing a dynamic network of practitioners who are intentionally learning from one another, co-generating knowledge, and deepening their impact. 


Allions-Nous: Transforming an old school into an engine of socio-ecological transition
Building Climate Justice Through Relationships: Reflections from Climate Justice Montreal
Introducing the 2026 Adaptive and Resilient Communities Cohort (ARCC) Members
Announcing the 2025-2026 Communities Climate Transitions Innovation Fund Recipients
Announcing the 2025-2026 Communities Climate Transitions Innovation Fund Recipients
Relationships First: Carrying learning from Networks for Change into 2026
Relationships First: Carrying learning from Networks for Change into 2026
Tamarack Institute Membership 2026
What Can Talent Look Like in a Social Innovation Ecosystem?
What Can Talent Look Like in a Social Innovation Ecosystem?
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Learnings and Reflections from a Webinar Series on Overcoming Challenges to Local Climate Action
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Introducing the 2025 Adaptive and Resilient Communities Cohort
The Town of New Glasgow Activates Its Social Role in Climate Action
The Town of New Glasgow Activates Its Social Role in Climate Action
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The Six Projects Receiving Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund Grants in 2024
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Canadian Cities Leading on Climate Action – 2024 Edition
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Transforming Youth Climate Grief into Action and Hope
Why Community Engagement Is Essential to Climate Adaptation and Resilience
ARTICLE | Why Community Engagement Is Essential to Climate Adaptation and Resilience
What We Learned: Reflections from the Climate and Affordability Webinar Series
What We Learned: Reflections from the Climate and Affordability Webinar Series
Good Food, Great Planet!
Good Food, Great Planet!
Tamarack welcomes 23 communities to the Community Climate Transitions Network
Here we grow again! Tamarack welcomes 24 communities to the Community Climate Transitions Network
ARTICLE | Belonging, Community and Climate Action
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Empowering youth through free transit
Announcing the Six Inaugural Recipients of the Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund
Announcing the Six Inaugural Recipients of the Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund

meet the team

 

Our work is guided and informed by an Advisory Group of 11 climate and equity leaders representing the nonprofit, grassroots, public, and private sectors, and distributed across five Canadian provinces. Advisory Group members operate at local, regional, and pan-Canadian levels, and contribute rich and valuable lived and living experiences. Six are CCT members and the remaining five are with partner organizations. 

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Jorge Garza

Director, Networks for Change


Contact

liz@tamarackcommunity.ca
226-929-2963


Areas of Focus

Ending Poverty

Collective Impact

Collaborative Innovation

Community Innovation

Evaluation Impact

Stephen Ngonain

Manager of Communities 

Erika Massoud
Erika Massoud

Community Animator 

upcoming events


Community Change Summit Information Session
Community Change Summit Information Session
Community Future 101
Community Future 101
Multi-Sectoral Partnership in Action: Breaking Silos: Tools for Cross-Sector Collaboration
Multi-Sectoral Partnership in Action: Breaking Silos: Tools for Cross-Sector Collaboration
What is Community Wealth Building? Why Now?
What is Community Wealth Building? Why Now?
Let's Talk About Conflict
Let's Talk About Conflict
Community Change Summit
Community Change Summit
MiniNature Reserve: Guerrilla Gardening and Urban Green Spaces
MiniNature Reserve: Guerrilla Gardening and Urban Green Spaces
Unlocking Community Wealth: Identifying Assets for Local Impact 
Unlocking Community Wealth: Identifying Assets for Local Impact 
Facilitation Skills for Collective Action
Facilitation Skills for Collective Action
Discover the Power of Data Walks
Discover the Power of Data Walks
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Inclusive Ownership
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Inclusive Ownership
Ran-données : le parcours qui transforme vos données en mobilisation
Ran-données : le parcours qui transforme vos données en mobilisation
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Locally Rooted Finance
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Locally Rooted Finance
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Progressive Procurement and Fair Work
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Progressive Procurement and Fair Work
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Just Use of Land and Property
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Just Use of Land and Property
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Putting it All together
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Putting it All together

get in touch

We’re happy to answer questions, discuss community issues and direct you to trusted resources. Get in touch with a specific team member or submit a general inquiry.

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