Mission

The mission of the Network is to connect, co-ordinate, facilitate, initiate and support collaborative efforts and actions by and for the community to address the impacts of climate change through both mitigation and adaptation measures.

Values & Principles

Our work is guided by the common good that includes all living things and the natural environment.

Local action is required to reverse global warming.

Science-based decision-making and traditional Indigenous knowledge are critical to addressing climate change.

We encourage respectful dialogue, building bridges and finding common ground.

We believe in and practice inclusion.

Stories, experiences, knowledge and tools inspire and enable us to take concrete deep action.

All people have the right and responsibility to participate in solving climate change challenges.

We believe in the strength of community.

We act in a manner that respects and protects the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of people and the natural environment.

Objectives

To reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 to keep within the 1.5C increase beyond which we risk run-away climate change.

To determine priorities and implement action plans for moving forward to address climate change.

To educate all segments of our communities on the local and broader impacts and solutions for climate change.

To develop partnerships and expert-resources to develop local solutions.

To cultivate, engage and support volunteers in community action on the environment.

To create and manage the Network to engage, enable and support broad-based community actions.