Indigenous-led climate action initiatives in partnership with UCalgary – Education News Canada
December 9, 2025
The University of Calgary’s Mobilizing Alberta Climate Action Grant program has supported climate projects across southern Alberta since its pilot phase in 2021. The program funds initiatives in climate advocacy, equity-driven action, youth engagement, ecosystem health, climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture, supporting projects that deliver measurable, community-driven impact.
Many initiatives were shaped through collaboration with Indigenous communities, where Indigenous knowledges and leadership guided local responses to the climate crisis.
The program has awarded $720,000 to 20 initiatives, each led by a UCalgary faculty member with student and community involvement, fostering long-term partnerships that connect research with action. To date, more than 500 students have participated in 39 experiential learning opportunities, gaining practical experience addressing climate challenges.
