Climate
Community climate projects might include work that focusses on climate mitigation, adaptation and engagement.
- Climate mitigation: Projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Examples: Energy efficiency improvements in buildings and homes, renewable energy installations and community power schemes, sustainable transport initiatives like car sharing or cycling programs, local food growing and reduced food waste projects, circular economy initiatives like repair cafes and reuse schemes, tree planting and carbon sequestration projects.
- Climate Adaptation: Projects helping communities prepare for and respond to climate impacts.
Examples: natural flood management and sustainable drainage systems, heat-resilient community spaces and green infrastructure, water conservation and management schemes, climate-resilient food growing and agriculture, emergency response planning for extreme weather, building modifications for temperature control
- Community Engagement Projects: Activities that build awareness and participation typically include.
Examples: climate literacy and education programs, community mapping and vulnerability assessments, intergenerational skills sharing workshops, cultural and artistic climate awareness events, citizen science and monitoring projects, local climate action planning and consultation.