Community Climate Capacity
Empowering Nova Scotian communities to increase their capacity and community resilience to take on climate challenges.Clean Foundation’s Community Climate Capacity (CCC) program, funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change, provides communities with the dedicated staff of specialists who can help guide them through climate and sustainability initiatives at the local level.
Whether it is the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather,
flooding or prolonged heat waves, climate change is increasingly affecting our communities. After launching in May 2023, the CCC team shared detailed information about the program with communities and organizations across the province, gathering feedback on climate change and sustainability challenges.
In October 2023, interested communities and organizations were invited to apply for the CCC program. In May 2024, 19 municipalities and communities were welcomed to the program. They will receive support to identify climate challenges, develop policy and planning initiatives and help implement local adaptation and mitigation actions.
The Community Climate Capacity program will support:
Cape Breton
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Identify natural-based solutions and enhance community resilience to climate change.
We’koqma’q First Nation
Develop a climate plan, explore renewable energy opportunities with a goal of becoming a Net Zero community and work to reduce waste.
Mainland
Municipality of St. Mary’s
Update and deliver its climate plan, focusing on coastal impacts and flood line mapping and climate mitigation work.
Town of Annapolis Royal, Town of Middleton and Municipality of the County of Annapolis
Develop a joint climate change action plan, address sea level rise and mitigate the impacts of climate change along the river and coast.
Town of Shelburne, Municipality of the District of Shelburne, Municipality of Barrington
Update climate change plan and identify climate risks.
Town of Kentville
Implement public education to raise awareness about climate issues, research ways to produce energy to meet the community’s needs, improve stormwater management and enhance urban greenery.
Municipality of Colchester
Support climate adaptation work with a focus on wildfire risk, wastewater treatment and adaptation planning for coastal parks and trails.
Municipality of East Hants
Incorporate climate-informed approach to asset management planning.
Municipality of Pictou County, Town of Pictou and Pictou County Partnership
Incorporate climate change-informed approach in waterfront planning and will work to create green jobs.
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg and Town of Mahone Bay
Support ongoing climate change adaptation and mitigation work, focused on natural assets, coastal wetlands and urban forest management.
Town of Truro
Develop and deliver a climate plan, measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Weymouth Falls Community Land Trust
Develop a climate public education plan to inform adaptation strategies and address food security through local food production and responsible land stewardship.
FAQ
These frequently asked questions are intended to answer some of the common inquiries about the application process and the Community Climate Capacity program.
What types of projects are eligible for Community Climate Capacity support?
The primary goal of the Community Climate Capacity program is to build capacity in communities to progress climate initiatives that will have a positive impact on their communities, regions and on the province at large.
Projects eligible for Community Climate Capacity support may include, but are not limited to, the development of a climate plan, implementing elements of an existing climate plan, undertaking adaptation or mitigation measures, improving asset management or completing grant applications for funding to support climate initiatives.
If you have questions related to a proposed project, contact us at ccc@cleanfoundation.ca.
What communities are eligible to participate in the Community Climate Capacity project?
Municipal or local governments, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations and communities, municipal corporations and/or entities who are struggling to find the resources, support and staff to implement climate solutions are eligible.
Use of the term “local government” or “municipality” refers to all authorities that have municipal responsibilities (i.e., local administrations, metropolitan and regional municipalities, First Nation communities and sectoral organizations).
How much funding is provided to successful applicants for the Community Climate Capacity project?
There is no direct funding to communities through the Community Climate Capacity program. Successful applicants will have access to a team of climate specialists, including a Climate Lead, three Climate Specialists and the broader Clean team to support local climate initiatives.
Up to fifteen communities will be selected and Clean will have five Climate Leads who will divide their time between them. Climate Leads can also help communities source and apply for funding for climate initiatives in their host communities.
There is no cost to communities to participate in the program.
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