Windsor of change is a non-profit That aims to empower the Windsor-Essex community, through education and engagement, to act and adapt to climate change and define its own unique climate action identity.


Each human has four endowments- self-awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.
— Stephen Covey
 

windsor-essex is not immune to climate change.

The City of Windsor created a Climate Change Adaptation Plan in September 2012, citing that the city had undergone an average temperature increase of 1 degree C since 1940. In comparison, ongoing NASA analysis estimates a 0.8 degree C temperature increase on Earth since 1880.

"Hot" days in the region ( >30 C/ 86 F) could quadruple by 2071, heightening levels of heat-related illnesses. Natural disasters could continue their increased frequency all over Ontario. These are changes that would affect our front yards. These are personal penalties. 

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Communities can become stalwarts for initiating environmental-friendly action.

We know that expositions do little to affect action. This is why we’ve defined our mission and goals so:

  • To empower the Windsor-Essex community, through education and engagement, to act and adapt to climate change and define its unique climate action identity.

    • to increase understanding of what climate change impacts look like here, in Windsor-Essex

    • to help Windsor-Essex use simple yet effective strategies to reduce our carbon footprint

    • to spread awareness of how small changes in our daily lifestyle can have long-lasting positive environmental effects

    • to increase awareness and understanding of municipal and community-driven climate and sustainability-based policies and initiatives

What We PROVIDE

  • Deliver Engaging Sustainability Education

    • Provide accessible, science-based information on climate change and sustainability through workshops, events, and digital content to empower individuals and organizations.

  • Facilitate Hands-On Community Sustainability Projects

    • Lead and support interactive, community-driven sustainability initiatives—such as waste reduction programs, urban greening efforts—that encourage direct participation.

  • Foster Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

    • Build connections between residents, businesses, and local organizations to share best practices, insights, and innovative sustainability solutions that can be applied locally.

  • Curate and Share Actionable Climate & Sustainability Information

    • Maintain a trusted platform for disseminating local climate news, policy developments, and sustainability research in a way that is clear, engaging, and actionable for the community.

Become a part of the change.

 We invite you to participate in changing how Windsor-Essex responds to climate change.

  • Subscribe to our mailing list to know more about opportunities with WOC.

  • Follow us on our socials for our regular dose of WOC posts, essential reading on climate change and more.

  • Contact us with questions and ideas.    

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