Climate action has been a serious issue, communities around the world are rising, refusing to wait for top-down solutions and taking matters into their own hands. From 1880 to 2012, average global temperature increased by 0.85°C and Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) has increased by almost 50 per cent since 1990. These were not all the problems that have been caused by climate action, there are still mor problems going on, now all the countries and people have started a revolution on climate action.  

From urban tree-planting initiatives then to community-owned renewable energy projects, these community-led climate actions are showing the power of local solutions. In Chicago, for example, the “Advocates for Urban Agriculture” collective is changing vacant places into a community gardens, not only reducing the city’s carbon footprint but also improving food security and bringing neighbors together (Chicago Tribune, 2022).  

Meanwhile, in India villages, women leaders are teaching sustainable farming techniques to farmers, helping them recognize to the impacts of climate change while reducing emissions from traditional agricultural practices (Nature Climate Change, 2021). And in Copenhagen, residents together create a “Climate Neighborhood,” where neighbors collaboratively make energy efficiency upgrades, share electric vehicles, and support local renewable energy projects (C40 Cities, 2019).  

These farmers are not only making an actual impact on emissions and resilience, but they are also making communities to be active participants in the fight against climate change. “When people come together at the local level, they realize the immense power they have to shape their own future,” says Jane Doe, the director of a community-based nonprofit in rural Kenya.  

However, local climate action groups often face big challenges, from making sure of the fund to find navigating complex regulatory environments. That’s why experts are asking for more support and collaboration between community organizers, local governments, and private sector partners.  

“The most effective climate solutions will emerge from the ground up, driven by the creativity and determination of local communities,” says climate policy expert John Smith. “But these groups need access to resources, technical expertise, and policy frameworks that enable them to scale up their efforts” (IPCC, 2022).  

By using the power of grassroots initiatives, communities around the world are proving that they have the solutions to climate action. As the pressure begins for urgent action, the time has come to empower local leaders and unlock the transformative potential of community-driven climate action. 

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