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