What is Community Organising?

Community organising for climate action means mobilising and empowering local individuals and groups to tackle the climate crisis and address ecosystem issues, together.

Forward aims to use this approach by building strong, trust-based relationships with all stakeholders in our community, using local knowledge and resources, and fostering grassroots leadership to create sustainable environmental change.

The key components of community organising that support our actions:

• Local Engagement: We actively involve community members in climate-related issues and developing solutions that include and matter to them.

• Education and Awareness: We raise awareness and educate the mountain bike community and industry on climate change and local ecosystem issues.

• Empowerment: We empower local leaders and individuals to take ownership of climate initiatives and enhance their capacity in advocating for and implementing change.

• Collaboration: We build networks among diverse groups to amplify our efforts and resources.

• Sustainable Action: We implement practical, locally-driven projects that promote environmental sustainability and resilience, and add mountain bikers to actions already happening in the basin.

• Advocacy and Policy Change: We mobilise our community to back policies and actions that support climate and ecosystem resilience, while ensuring the next generation are able to enjoy our trails for years to come.

So why is this approach so powerful?

By tapping into local motivation, building relationships and trust in our community, empowering local leaders, and leveraging local knowledge, we can create visible change that enhances resilience and adaptability while fostering a sense of belonging and purpose in our community.

Focusing on these principles, community organising can drive meaningful and sustainable climate and ecosystem action.

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