Community-Led Climate Action
Category Description
Recognises community-led and grassroots climate action initiatives that combine local knowledge, innovation and inclusive participation to address climate challenges, strengthen resilience and improve livelihoods. Open to community groups, farmer collectives, SHGs, local bodies, NGOs and other eligible organisations implementing solutions across biodiversity conservation, clean energy, waste management, climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management.
Sub-categories are as follows:
- Biodiversity conservation for climate action
- Innovative, inclusive approaches grounded in local knowledge and resources
- Evidence of measurable or potential impact in mitigation or adaptation
- Engagement of diverse and vulnerable community groups in design and implementation
- Collaboration with outside organisations that strengthen outcomes and sustainability
The award includes five sub-categories reflecting the diversity of community-based climate action:
- Biodiversity Conservation for Climate Action: Protecting and restoring local ecosystems for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Green and Efficient Energy Adoption: Deploying renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions locally.
- Sustainable Waste Management: Reducing, recycling and managing waste sustainably.
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Using climate-smart farming and natural resource conservation.
- Natural Resource Management: Equitable stewardship of forests, water and land resources.
This award honours communities as essential innovators and custodians of climate resilience, championing culturally relevant, localised climate solutions with global significance.
Across all five sub-categories, the category values locally relevant solutions, inclusive community participation, demonstrable or credible potential for climate impact and approaches that support long-term environmental sustainability and community resilience.