About Climate Action Richmond Hill
We are a community-based organization dedicated to mobilizing and facilitating climate action on the local level for a more sustainable, healthy and resilient Richmond Hill community.
Our Story
Climate Action Richmond Hill (CARH) was formed in 2023 through the powerful merge of three dedicated local climate groups: Target Climate, Drawdown Richmond Hill, and Neighbours for the Planet. We came together to scale community learning and accelerate climate action
CARH helps Richmond Hill remain a leader in sustainable development by mobilizing climate action through evidence-based communication, expert-led learning, and collaboration, and by publishing monthly climate update docs designed for city-wide sharing.
What Is Climate Action, and Why It Matters
Climate action is intentional efforts taken by individuals, institutions and governments to mitigate climate change (by reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and adapt to climate change (by increasing the capacity to withstand its negative impacts).
There are myriad ways to mitigate and adapt, from how we eat, build, and travel, to how we preserve the ecosystems and prepare for extreme weather emergencies. Richmond Hill is already experiencing heat waves, ice storms, and heavy rainfalls more frequently. To mitigate and adapt, the City of Richmond Hill has launched the Resilient Richmond Hill initiative and adopted the Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP).
Climate Action Richmond Hill strives to raise public awareness of and participation in the City’s climate plan and initiatives. This work is important because it can bring health, social, environmental and economic benefits while instilling a sense of hope in our community in the amid the climate crisis.
Sources: Climate Change Action Plan, Greening Government Strategy, A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy
Our Mission
Mobilize climate action through evidence-based communications campaigns, interactive expert-led learning, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Our Mission
Our Key Goal
Help educate 80–90% of Richmond Hill residents and business owners about the City’s climate plan, so more people understand the targets and participate in practical solutions.
How We Mobilize Climate Action
We strive to mobilize and accelerate climate actions through evidence-based communications, expert-led interactive learning, and collaboration with multi-stakeholders.
Elizabeth Liu
Marta Ecsedi
Esther Collier
Atish Pereira
Meet the Team
Shooka Ahmadi
Our Partners
Our Partners
Get involved
Whether you’re a resident, educator, community group, organization, or business, we’d love to connect. Send a message here or email us at climateactionrh@gmail.com.
climateactionrh@gmail.com
Energy Workshops
Hands-on sessions teaching simple home energy-saving techniques to reduce your carbon footprint and save money.
Community Talks
Monthly expert-led discussions on climate science, local impacts, and practical steps residents can take.
Gallery
Snapshots from our community-driven climate efforts