Recently, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change launched the new Climate Action and Awareness Fund. This fund will invest $206 million to support projects that encourage engagement and build capacity to reduce emissions. A significant portion of these funds came from the Environmental Damages Fund which collects the money when a fine is leveraged against a polluter.

MP Serré is encouraging all eligible organizations to submit a request for proposals before the October 21^st deadline for funds up to $50 million in community-based climate action projects over a maximum of five years. Projects lead by grassroots community organizations, not-for profit organizations, academic institutions, Indigenous communities and climate change researchers who are building climate awareness and tackling climate change are welcome to apply.

The full press release can be accessed here: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2020/09/new-206-million-climate-action-and-awareness-fund-to-support-youth-scientists-and-researchers-across-canada.html?fbclid=IwAR3nQSY1pbeJBUBEnwgM989JjVEMCYqtj1AN6Ye5yr2glPqGkoreeIFa580 

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“We must continue to listen to our scientific experts and work together to address our climate emergency to ensure Nickel Belt - Greater Sudbury’s rich natural beauty is preserved for generations to come. With the Climate Action and Awareness Fund our local organizations can lead the way to greener, healthier communities with less pollution.” – Marc G. Serré, MP Nickel BeltImportant Facts
The new Climate Action and Awareness Fund will provide funding to four key areas:

• creating youth awareness, engagement and action;
• community-based climate action projects;
• advancing climate science and technology;
• supporting academia and think tank organizations to better understand and support our transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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Climate Action and Awareness Fund

Media Contact
Kaylie Dudgeon,
Special Assistant
Marc G. Serré
MP Nickel Belt
705-897-2222
[email protected]