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Here we grow again! Tamarack welcomes 24 communities to the Community Climate Transitions Network

 

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Looking back now, the 19 trailblazing communities that joined Community Climate Transitions in 2022 sparked a movement, demonstrating what is possible when local climate partnerships build trust across diverse actors and work towards shared goals.

Two years later, we're much closer to seeing community-led, cross-sector climate action become the norm, with a network of 70+ current and alumni communities committed to collaborative approaches. This year, we're eager to deepen our work with members in and learn alongside them as they advance equitable climate transitions and make progress towards the SDGs. 

– Laura Schnurr, Director of Climate Transitions at the Tamarack Institute

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Empowering youth through free transit

 

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In a culture built around the automobile, in the midst of an ever-worsening climate crisis, it’s not hard for today’s youth to feel disconnected from their communities and anxious about the future. 

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Our climate future: Weaving reflections from Community Climate Transitions' second National Gathering

 

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Over two days, Community Climate Transition’s second Communities Taking Climate Action gathering convened over 220 changemakers from across so-called Canada. Guided by emcees Abhay Singh Sachal and Layla Belmahi, the gathering bridged wisdoms, sectors, and geographies to craft a learning journey grounded in care, co-creation, courageous leadership, and collectivizing the work of climate action.   

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Co-creation for Sustainability Transitions: Insights from London, Ontario

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In September of 2023, researchers from the global GOGREEN research study on co-creation for sustainability transitions traveled to London, Ontario. They sought to learn from community members about the work of Climate Action London, a member of Tamarack’s Community Climate Transitions network, and the ways it has used co-creation to develop innovative strategies to address climate change. 

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

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Announcing Our New Advisory Group of 11 Climate and Equity Leaders

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In May 2023, Tamarack’s Community Climate Transitions (CCT) formed an Advisory Group of experts and practitioners to guide our efforts in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Supported by the Definity Insurance Foundation, the group met virtually for the first time in May and will continue to meet several times a year. 

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