Community Climate Action
by Cara Yu, Summer Intern We asked our summer intern Cara Yu to reflect on her experience with CCA-SJT and what she will take with her as she moves forward: I was inspired to work with RSI on the CCA project to better prepare my community and adapt to the changing climate. Climate change has […]
On August 12th, Aidan Grove-White of StrategyCorp delivered a compelling “how-to” workshop on government relations and effective lobbying for RSI’s Community Climate Action Initiative, with a focus on St. James Town. Connecting with the right government decision-maker and influencer stakeholders is critical for mobilizing climate action in urban communities. What’s also important is knowing who to […]
Community Climate Action is delighted to welcome our 3 summer students to the team. Over the next few weeks, these bright young minds will be helping CCA achieve its goals related to the Climate Action Ambassadors and elsewhere across the organization. We happily introduce to you Daniela Bodden, Arashdeep Shergill, and Cara Yu. We asked […]
The final training day for the Climate Action Ambassadors for St James Town took place on July 6, concluding the formal training part of CCA’s Ambassador Program. This workshop represented the culmination of our work to provide the Ambassadors with the tools they need to tackle key issues in St James Town, particularly those issues […]
By Kim MacLean and Madelyn Webb On June 22, the second St. James Town Climate Ambassador training day was held. After the Land Acknowledgement, Michael Seaman of Trinity Life and the New Common, a partner with RSI on the CCA project, provided opening comments and perspective. Tricia Clarke, Public Engagement Officer introduced the City of […]