Acting for Climate Together (ACT) 

About the Program

Acting for Climate Together (ACT) is 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

Meeting Schedule

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

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 [at] rdn.bc.ca (sustainability[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca) or sustainabilty [at] nanaimo.ca (sustainabilty[at]nanaimo[dot]ca) for details or to register for the next meeting.

Helpful Resources

• ACT Toolkit 

• RDN Climate Action Seed Funding

• RDN Stewardship Seed Funding

• City of Nanaimo Community Environmental Sustainability Project Grant

• City of Nanaimo Community Watershed Restoration Grant

For more information, please contact:

Taylor Nielsen, Climate Action Outreach Coordinator
Regional District of Nanaimo
sustainability [at] rdn.bc.ca or 250-390-5422 

Dave Stewart, Environmental Planner, Sustainability
City of Nanaimo
sustainability [at] nanaimo.ca

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