Cool ‘Hood Champs

Recently, the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning’s (CCEL) Climate Action Mobilizers have been taking the lead on expanding the Cool ‘Hood Champs program in various neighbourhoods across Metro Vancouver.

Check out CCEL’s recent work with Cool ‘Hood Champs!

What is Cool ‘Hood Champs?

A FUN and FREE program that trains you to become a climate champion in your own neighbourhood! Through a series of super interactive workshops, you will learn to:

• • Identify climate impacts and solutions within your neighbourhood
  • Envision your ideal climate-friendly neighbourhood
  • Champion climate action within your community, through writing and implementing your very own climate action plan
  • Connect your climate action with the City of Vancouver’s and BC’s climate policies

Experts say the cooling effect of urban tree canopies can help neighbourhoods in B.C. mitigate extreme heat. Michelle Ghoussoub has more on their plea to preserve and expand them. pic.twitter.com/6mLmTHiDZl

— CBC British Columbia (@cbcnewsbc) June 25, 2022

What did past participants think?

Click for more info: PDF Summary of Our Findings

When and where are our upcoming workshops?

We are currently working on our “train-the-trainers” program that builds and takes you one step further with Cool ‘Hood Champs. Climate Action and Community Engagement (CACE) allows learners to gain the skills and understanding required to engage and train local climate champions.

How do I register?

FAQs

• You are definitely most strongly encouraged to come for all 3 workshops as they build on one another, and help you bond with fellow Champs. But even if you can’t, sign up anyway and we look forward to seeing you for as many sessions as you can join us for!

If I can’t make all the dates in one series, can I attend the equivalent workshop in a different series instead?

• Definitely possible – email cheryl.ng@ubc.ca to arrange this!

More Questions?

Cool ‘Hood Champs would not be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors: