Over the years, the City’s Environment & Climate Resilience team has developed a number of resources to improve citizen understanding of climate change and deliver programs that support climate action. Recently, a pilot program was launched that encourages neighbours to work together to identify community assets and climate risks, and adapt their neighbourhood block to a changing climate while mitigating emissions.

Program Background

Co-created with community members in the fall of 2022, Neighbouring for Climate is a toolkit of action cards to help make climate resilience action as easy as possible. It was designed to align with Abundant Community Edmonton's Get Neighbouring program and taps into their networks and formula for involving citizens at the block level.

At two launch events, participants were reminded of the climate changes facing Edmonton, and had the opportunity to work with the toolkit contents. Dropping into the Saturday morning event was a special guest, Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, who reminded us about the importance of community connections.

Missed Out?

We still have spaces open if you are keen to coordinate your neighbours to take climate action.

What to expect as a participating neighbourhood

Your role as a participating neighbourhood would include:

• Gathering your neighbours to use the toolkit and inspiring action in your neighbourhood
• Attend events if/as you are able:
  • July 2023: Q&A Check-in (virtual or in-person, date TBD)
  • September or October 2023: Pilot Program Celebration & Feedback
• Provide feedback on the program through a survey and/or at the events above

FAQs

1. Q: Is there a cost?
   A: There is no cost to attend the launch or participate.
2. Q: What if I can’t fully commit?
   A: Work with a buddy from your neighbourhood to help you co-lead this.
3. Q: What if I don’t know a lot about climate change?
   A: This program is designed to help you take those first steps and encourages you to learn with your neighbours and to share knowledge and experiences.

Contact changeforclimate@edmonton.ca if you are interested in Neighbouring for Climate. Staff will work with you to get you set up for success.