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Climate Caucus
Political Organizations
A network of local elected climate leaders driving system change to transform our communities in 10 years.
About us
Non-partisan network of 360+ science-based, elected local leaders working collectively to address the Climate, Ecological, and Social Justice crises.
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https://climatecaucus.ca
External link for Climate Caucus
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- Political Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Central Kootenay
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- Nonprofit
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- 2019
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Central Kootenay, CA
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Climate Caucus reposted this
Our new poll conducted by Abacus Data found that the majority of Canadians support government action to phase out fossil fuels and prioritize renewable energy. Support was highest in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCC7C3G9
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Community Highlight: As part of the Community Energy Conservation (CEC) program, the Village of Boyle received a grant of $18,750 from the Government of Alberta to help purchase a reusable ice sheet liner for the Boyle Millview Arena. The non-insulative liner, which is a printed nylon mesh, decreases the time required to build up the ice sheet and allows the ice plant to operate at a higher set point, resulting in energy savings and lower utility bills. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fMXk3A
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Climate Caucus reposted this
At #COP28 twelve countries launched COFFIS–the Coalition on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Incentives Including Subsidies Countries had promised to release their fossil fuel subsidy inventories by COP29 & many did But Canada missed the deadline Chrystia Freeland & Steven Guilbeault: we need transparency - release the inventory now! #StopFundingFossils
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We are thrilled to welcome Zoe Grams to the Climate Caucus team as our new Executive Director! Zoe Grams is a strategist, entrepreneur and organization leader who has worked with non-profits, municipal governments, Indigenous Nations and purpose-driven companies across Canada and the US for more than a decade. She is founder of Zg Stories, an award-winning communications agency; co-founder of Upstart & Crow, a creative non-profit amplifying literature that contributes to positive social change; and former Chair/Co-Chair of multiple boards including WISH Drop-In Centre Society and KidSafe. We know Zoe’s skills in communication, and warm demeanor will help us build our thriving network of local elected climate leaders. Welcome to Climate Caucus, Zoe!
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If you're looking for expert support on your infrastructure projects - this new service is for you!
Registration is now open for the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS), a new project facilitated by the Canadian Urban Institute that connects local governments with leading climate experts to implement low-carbon infrastructure across Canada. 🍁 Tamarack Institute is proud to be partnering with the Canadian Urban Institute on this, to share the opportunity with our network of municipalities, recruit climate equity experts to the roster, and support with bringing an equity lens to the project. 🔎 This service offers financial compensation and professional development for independent contractors and firms, while providing local governments with decision-making support for climate-resilient infrastructure projects. Local governments and climate experts are invited to register to collaborate on projects that advance both climate resilience and low-carbon solutions. Visit the CRIS website to learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gEnEaHiR 🌱 The Roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts is funded by the Government of Canada as part of the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI).
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Support local climate action with your end-of-year gift this giving tuesday, by donating to Climate Caucus! ❄️⛄️ Donate here: https://buff.ly/3CTGots At Climate Caucus we are working to give communities the support they need. Whether it is providing a meeting place for connection, extensive resources, or a collective voice to advocate at the provincial and federal levels, we exist as a nimble organization to connect, support, and advocate for you. When you donate, you are directly contributing to our mission - you are supporting the transformation needed for communities to thrive within planetary boundaries. Our work is only possible through the generosity of supporters and members like you who want to see resilient, healthy, regenerative, decarbonized, and socially just communities.
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Brampton has become the first city in Ontario to endorse the Plant Based Treat. The motion introduced by Brampton Regional Councillor Navjit Kaur Brar passed unanimously at the committee of the council on November 13, and was ratified on November 20. It recognizes the need to, “improve accessibility and promote the consumption of plant based foods in Brampton to help mitigate and adapt Brampton to the impacts of climate change, improve social justice and economic well being and support Brampton in reducing its consumption based emissions.”