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Are you concerned about the climate crisis? Be a part of the climate solution by ACTing for Climate Together (ACT) with us.

The City of Nanaimo and the Regional District of Nanaimo are seeking new and existing groups who want to advance and inspire neighbourhood-based climate action. We have mutual goals to lower our emissions by 2030, and we need your help.

About the Program

Acting for Climate Together (ACT) began as a community-driven initiative to inspire local groups to take climate action through projects and activities. The original program encouraged teams to complete actions, earn recognition, and help reduce emissions across the region.

What’s Changed?

ACT has evolved into a Roundtable Discussion model, designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Instead of individual projects, we now bring together government staff, community members, and organizations to:

  • Discuss climate action initiatives and emerging opportunities
  • Share ideas, resources, and best practices
  • Identify partnerships and collaboration opportunities

Who should join:

Anyone can ACT.  While ACT was originally established to support groups, individuals are welcome to join but will be encouraged to connect with a group that matches their interests.  Groups may include:

- Neighbourhood associations or block watch groups
- Community groups, such as environmental or streamkeeper groups
- Religious groups
- Recreational organizations, clubs or teams (e.g., running group, baseball team, etc.)
- Non-profits and service organizations
- School/university/college classes, groups or clubs

- Groups of your own making (e.g., family, friends, co-workers, etc.)                

Team members are encouraged to promote the ACT initiative to friends and neighbours to increase participation and ACT membership.

If you’re an individual who would like to join an ACT team near you, please contact the ACT program administrators at sustainability@rdn.bc.ca or sustainability@nanaimo.ca.

Meeting Schedule

We meet on the third Monday, every second month from 12 to 1 p.m. Here’s the 2026 schedule:

Meeting Date
Meeting Date
1 January 19, 2026
2 March 16, 2026
3 May 18, 2026
4 Summer Break
5 September 21, 2026
6 November 16, 2026

Why Join?

These roundtables are an opportunity to connect with others who care about climate action, learn from experts, and work together on solutions that make a real impact in our region.

Get Involved
Interested in joining the conversation? Contact us at sustainability@rdn.bc.ca or sustainabilty@nanaimo.ca for details or to register for the next meeting.

Resources:

ACT Community Volunteer Program Brochure

ACT Community Volunteer Program Toolkit

Contact

Dave Stewart, Environmental Planner, Sustainability
City of Nanaimo

sustainability@nanaimo.ca
250 755 4460 Ext: 4491

Taylor Nielsen, Climate Action Outreach Coordinator
Regional District of Nanaimo
250-390-5422 

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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