Climate Justice Organizing HUB is the connective tissue between grassroots organizers and community engagement. Grassroots movements are important catalysts for systemic change. Building power, and engaging voices calling for change, is critical.
In 2023, the HUB reached a significant milestone by training 5,000 activists nationwide. Motivated by an impactful year, HUB is continuing to deepen its engagement efforts with activists to continue fostering a leaderful climate justice movement into 2024 and beyond.
“The HUB plays a crucial role in bridging movement leaders and projects across the country,” explains Jacqueline Lee-Tam, Director. “Whether learning from pipeline resistance in BC, electoral victories in Manitoba, or student union activism in Quebec, activists benefit greatly from cross-pollination.”
“Local and regional movements become more strategic and impactful when connected to a broader movement ecosystem.”
Jacqueline Lee-Tam, Director.
According to Jacqueline Lee-Tam, training 5,000-10,000 climate justice leaders annually is pivotal for achieving transformative policy changes.
To date, the HUB has conducted over 800 grassroots support interventions, fostered a learning community of 5,000 climate activists across Canada, and developed 35 workshops in English and French covering campaign strategy, coalition building, recruitment, and community care.
This year, community members emphasized the importance of national solidarity and connection, especially in navigating shared challenges and celebrating collective successes. Given the high turnover in grassroots activism, particularly among student organizers, the HUB’s role as a convener and capacity-building organization, responsive to the needs of activists, is crucial for sustaining momentum toward bold and equitable climate action.
The Climate Justice Organizing HUB remains at the forefront of cultivating a cohesive and empowered climate justice movement, driving impactful and inclusive climate actions across Canada.