INFILTRATION MANUAL
PUSHING FOR AMBITIOUS CLIMATE ACTION AT THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL
In Canada, municipalities account for over 50% of the national greenhouse gas emissions (Source: Federation of Canadian Municipalities). This underlines the undeniable need for local climate action. But let’s face it, municipal government structures can be daunting. Breaking them down, however, makes it easier to find openings for action.
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The Infiltration Manual aims to demystify municipal governance structures and provide youth with practical knowledge and tools on how to take climate action at the local level. It covers a range of topics, including:
An overview of the structure of municipal government
A roadmap on how to gather community support
Tips on how to present an initiative to Council
A variety of email, meeting, and petition templates
This manual is divided into four sections, each composed of several modules that serve as your go-to guide for all municipal government and climate action questions. Interspersed throughout the manual are examples and insider tips. Use the table of contents to skip to the modules most relevant to you.
If you want more guidance on taking action in a specific area, check out our growing asset map of resources to use with the Infiltration Manual.
If you've ever had any doubt that your organizing, advocacy, or voice don't matter – watch this video! Local leaders across Canada share how valuable it is when youth push them to take ambitious climate action.
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The Infiltration Manual was designed by Maya Kamal. This partnership between Youth Climate Lab and Climate Caucus was generously funded by the McConnell Foundation.