A new web portal is empowering local citizens and decision makers to bring about grassroots changes towards 'greener' communities. The initiative "How Green is My Town" (HGIMT) offers a 200-plus page online tool with resources on climate change, sustainability and environmental health.
The HGIMT website checklist determines your town's green efforts with a toolbox of program ideas and links to innovative solutions. Materials are divided into three sectors: local government, school system and business community.
The Columbia Institute offers a similar online resource tool for communities and local elected leaders in Canada. The Centre for Civic Governance supports community leadership to address social and environmental challenges through sharing best practices.
View How Green is My Town? website
View Aug 10, 2009 Green Economy Post article
View May 5, 2009 Reuters article
View Columbia Institute - Centre for Civic Governance
Sources: How Green is My Town website, Green Economy Post, Columbia Institute |