
Handbooks & How Tos
Handbooks
The Climate Caucus Handbooks are toolkits designed to support local government climate action by providing inspiration, examples of initiatives, case studies, and sample motions. These living documents are continuously updated with successful policies and best practices shared by members across the country.

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Active Transportation
Adaptation
Affordable Housing
Aligning Local Government Climate Action with UNDRIP
Buildings
Climate Accountability On-Ramps
Climate Justice
Community Engagement
Food Security
Heat Pumps
Land Use and Growth Management
Low Carbon Energy
Natural Assets
Nature-Based Solutions
Outdoor Recreation Municipalities
Rural and Smaller Communities
School Trustees
Transportation
Water Management
Zero Waste & Circular Economy
Active Transportation
Adaptation
Aligning Local Government Climate Action with UNDRIP
Aligning Climate Action with UNDRIP Handbook includes key approaches such as:
Buildings
The Buildings Handbook includes sections on:
Climate Accountability On-Ramps
Climate Justice
Community Engagement
Food Security
Heat Pumps
Land Use and Growth Management
Low Carbon Energy
Natural Assets
Nature-Based Solutions
Outdoor Recreation Municipalities
Rural and Smaller Communities
School Trustees
Transportation
Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical focus for climate change mitigation. Shifting to low-carbon options like public transit, active transportation, and electric vehicles is essential for reducing emissions and building resilient communities.