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.

The ACT initiative was created to inspire, educate and encourage existing groups (such as neighbourhood associations, community groups, sports teams and businesses) and individuals looking to form new groups to work together to take climate action. The program includes a set of specific climate actions organized under six climate categories. When groups complete enough actions to earn the minimum points required for that category, they are awarded climate action badges and a chance to win fun, sustainable prizes.  

Step 1: Get your team together!

Step 2: Sign your team up for ACT by completing the application on the project website

Step 3: Attend the kick-off meeting hosted by the RDN and the City of Nanaimo

Step 4: Choose your ACTions and plan for success!

Step 5: Complete your ACTions

This ACT initiative is ideal for all local groups that are dedicated to making a positive impact in the region through climate action. Team members are encouraged to promote the ACT initiative to friends and neighbours to increase climate participation and ACT membership.

Groups of two or more can include but are not limited to:

- Neighbourhood associations or block watch groups

- Community groups, such as environmental or stream keeper groups

- Religious groups

- Recreational organizations, clubs or teams (e.g., running group, baseball team, etc.)

- Non-profits

- School/university/college classes, groups or clubs

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

Businesses are also encouraged to participate in the program but will not be eligible for prize draws.

Dave Stewart, Environmental Planner, Sustainability

City of Nanaimo

Taylor Nielsen, Climate Action Outreach Coordinator

Regional District of Nanaimo

sustainability@rdn.bc.ca or 

250-390-5422