As we prepare to launch the 6th edition of the National Climate League standings report on October 3rd, we interviewed several volunteers who helped collect data from their local municipalities for this latest edition. The NCL 6th edition standings report is a critical tool that activists can use to hold their local municipalities' climate action plans accountable by comparing each city to one another and tracking their performance. Without volunteer participation, a project

Written by Amanda Page, Regional Organizer for the Atlantic Climate change is a global challenge that demands collaborative action. In this pursuit, the concept of "hubs" takes on a transformative meaning as a connecting force in the journey toward a sustainable future. Climate Reality Project Canada's Community Climate Hubs (CCH) are vital spaces that unite individuals, communities, organizations, and resources to combat climate change. They foster dialogue, education, and c

These indicators track the state of the natural urban environment, which is also linked to human health. How much green space is therein a community? Do its residents enjoy clean air? Why this Indicator is Important Urban green space includes parks (which may have playgrounds or other infrastructure), as well as less managed natural spaces such as riverbanks and urban forests. Urban greenspace has a variety of climate, environmental, and social benefits. It can help provide c

While much of our food comes from outside our communities, municipalities can also support more local food production, which is also more sustainable and lower carbon.How many sites of urban food production does a community have? Why this Indicator is Important Our urban agriculture indicator captures the number of community gardens, urban farms, and orchards within the city. These are sites of communal food production, usually managed by the city or a nonprofit, sometimes co

Cutting down on the waste we produce and conserving the water we use means our communities are producing less emissions, as well as being easier on our natural resources. Municipalities can support households in doing both these things with good programs and education. How much waste do households in a community produce? How much water do people use every day? Why this Indicator is Important We measure water consumption as the amount of residential water consumption in litres