Citizen Action Monitor

Citizen Action Monitor will be of primary interest to community-oriented people whose actions — whether individually or as members of small groups — are making significant, positive contributions on an ongoing basis to their own neighbourhoods and beyond. The site is dedicated to serve as a source of ideas and networking contacts for those who want to find out what other citizen activists are doing. As editor, I am particularly interested in hearing from people who are striving to enhance the power and influence of the public voice in political decision-making at all levels of government; helping their municipalities transition to low-carbon, sustainable communities; or promoting a responsible understanding of climate change and climate science in the public arena. But don’t feel constrained by my interests. What are you doing to make a difference in the quality of life in your neighborhood, community or beyond? How did you or your group get started? What obstacles did you encounter in getting started an