Ecology Ottawa convened municipal-focussed grassroots organizations to deepen collaboration and build power for provincial action. The gathering was the second in-person Grassroots Groundswell, which took place in Ottawa, on March 26th, 2024. The gathering featured an agenda of presentations on climate justice, elections organizing, the power of municipalities to advance climate action, and weaving stories with data for change. There were interactive climate-focused sessions where participants shared knowledge, formed connections, and made plans to continue collaboration on solutions. We developed strategies for deepened collaboration and impact, as well as strengthening our coalitions.
Thank you to all of the organizations and individuals who joined us and contributed to these exciting discussions. Thank you to the Echo Foundation and Gosling Foundation for generously supporting this gathering.
We are excited to maintain the connections we formed and hope that the participants will continue to cultivate new relationships after Grassroots Groundswell 2024!
Photo credit: Susanne Ure
