Mission and Strategic Initiatives

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The mission of First Things First Okanagan is to

promote awareness of climate change and work to find solutions for a better future.

 

Strategic purposes and activities:

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Goal 1: Inform Okanagan communities about the consequences of climate change and inspire them to take action.

Actions:

  • Work with local libraries to develop climate change displays that feature books and other resources.

  • Develop a public presentation on climate change that can be given to community audiences.

  • Work with schools to develop programs and teacher training sessions on climate change and reducing energy use.

  • Produce a series of brochures on climate change (general and topics relevant to the Okanagan –water supply, drought, wildfire)

  • Write regular columns on alternative energy solutions

 

Goal 2: Lobby representatives from all levels of government to support policies that reverse the build-up of greenhouse gases.

Actions:

  • Write letters to provincial and federal representatives encouraging them to take quick and definitive action to address climate change.

  • Meet with municipal and regional district council members and climate action community members to promote a climate action agenda that includes community power initiatives.

  • Research the climate change mandates and targets adopted by of various levels of government

 

Goal 3: Inspire individuals and communities to reduce their GHG footprint.

Actions:

  • Initiate a FTFO sustainable energy project and invite the community to participate

  • Organize an electric vehicle (EV) event and provide EV information

  • Facilitate access to GHG footprint calculators and hold competitions for GHG reductions

 

Goal 4: Network with other regional organizations to strengthen climate change awareness and stimulate effective action. 

Actions:

  • identify other groups that have goals compatible with FTFO and seek a mutually beneficial affiliation

  • Engage with affiliated groups through joint meetings or webinars and collaborate on publications and activities

  • Promote collaborative actions and projects

© 2019 First Things First Okanagan

First Things First Okanagan is a non-profit society encouraging the public and all levels of government to take actions to halt climate change.