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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.

 

getting started

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2024 Community Climate Transitions Cohort

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A Guide for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in Your Community

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The Promise of Collective Impact in Supporting a Just Transition at the Community Level

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Exploring the Intersections of Climate Change & Poverty

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Implementing a Participatory Climate Action Plan in Halifax

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Announcing the Six Inaugural Recipients of the Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund

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cct membership experience

We host communities of practice (including the Climate Transition Cohort for first-year members), 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 and advance equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, and reconciliation through the Community Contributions Fund.

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Community Contributions Fund

Through the Community Contributions Fund, Tamarack provides members with targeted resourcing and wrap-around support to galvanize the leadership and participation of equity-deserving communities in collaborative climate action.  Learn more

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. 

Contact Laura to learn more: laura@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. 


MEMBERSHIP | Community Climate Transitions
MEMBERSHIP | Community Climate Transitions
WEBINAR | Integrating the SDGs into Your Municipality
WEBINAR | Integrating the SDGs into Your Municipality
WEBINAR | Young Climate Voices on the Global Stage: Amplifying Local Knowledge
WEBINAR | Young Climate Voices on the Global Stage: Amplifying Local Knowledge
GUIDE | Community Climate Start-Up - Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
GUIDE | Community Climate Start-Up - Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
PAPER | What Is Community?
Reflecting Together: Results and Implications of our 2022 Members Survey
ARTICLE | Climate and the Sustainable Development Goals | Part 2 | Transforming Energy, Jobs & Industry
ARTICLE | Climate and the Sustainable Development Goals | Part 2 | Transforming Energy, Jobs & Industry
ARTICLE | Climate and the Sustainable Development Goals | Part 1 | Transforming People & Places
ARTICLE | Climate and the Sustainable Development Goals | Part 1 | Transforming People & Places
WEBINAR | Sacred Civics: Building Seven Generation Cities
WEBINAR | Sacred Civics: Building Seven Generation Cities
WEBINAR | Youth Leading on Issues that Matter to Them: Climate, Poverty and Affordability
WEBINAR | Youth Leading on Issues that Matter to Them: Climate, Poverty and Affordability
WEBINAR | Revolutionizing Sustainability, Climate and Equity Planning: Enabling Municipalities to Respond to Complexity by Transforming Strategic Management Practices
WEBINAR | Revolutionizing Sustainability, Climate and Equity Planning: Enabling Municipalities to Respond to Complexity by Transforming Strategic Management Practices
REPORT | Community Climate Transitions 1-Year Impact Report (2021-2022)
REPORT | Community Climate Transitions 1-Year Impact Report (2021-2022)
WEBINAR | Multisolving: A Promising Strategy toward Just and Equitable Futures
WEBINAR | Multisolving: A Promising Strategy toward Just and Equitable Futures
WEBINAR | Income Security, Climate Change and Community Resilience
WEBINAR | Income Security, Climate Change and Community Resilience
WEBINAR | : Convening, Coordinating and Collaborating for Socio-ecological Transitions: The Story of Collectivités ZéN
WEBINAR | Convening, Coordinating and Collaborating for Socio-ecological Transitions: The Story of Collectivités ZéN
ARTICLE | The intersection of housing affordability and climate action
ARTICLE | The intersection of housing affordability and climate action
CASE STUDY | Convening, connecting and collaborating for socio-ecological transitions: The story of Collectivités ZéN
CASE STUDY | Convening, connecting and collaborating for socio-ecological transitions: The story of Collectivités ZéN
WEBINAR | Academic Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals
WEBINAR | Academic Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals
Climate Transitions Cohort: Key Readings and Resources
Climate Transitions Cohort: Key Readings and Resources
WEBINAR | Halton Climate Collective: A whole-community climate response through collective action
CASE STUDY | Alternative economic models are helping cities thrive: How the ‘Doughnut’ is transforming Nanaimo, Victoria and cities around the world
CASE STUDY | Alternative Economic Models Are Helping Cities Thrive: How the ‘Doughnut’ Is Transforming Nanaimo, Victoria and Cities Around the World

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. 

LAURA SCHNURR
Laura Schnurr

Director


Contact

liz@tamarackcommunity.ca
226-929-2963


Areas of Focus

Ending Poverty

Collective Impact

Collaborative Innovation

Community Innovation

Evaluation Impact

ASTRID ARUMAE
Astrid Arumae

Manager of Communities

Prachir-Pasricha
Prachir Pasricha

Manager of Communities 

KIERAN MAINGOT
Kieran Maingot

Manager of Communities 

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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